Blue Bird recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
What could happen
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker. Damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AK.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird All American School Bus (Electric) 2018–2024, 2026
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) 2018–2024, 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V641000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 2, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,590
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 11, 2018 to Jun 17, 2025
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- R26AK
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Dec 19, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 21, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Apr 17, 2026
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.