Blue Bird recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit 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 Transit Bus (Electric) 2022–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V642000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 2, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Mar 9, 2022 to May 22, 2023
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- R26AK
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jan 6, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Jan 5, 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.