Blue Bird recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
What could happen
An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2023–2027
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) 2021–2024, 2026–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V519000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,248
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 28, 2021 to Jul 23, 2026
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- R26AG
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Aug 31, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 20, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 20, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Jan 22, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.