NHTSA Recall 25V897000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2025-12-19. An estimated 2,356 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2027 Vision and All American school buses. A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.
Risk
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Does this recall apply to your car?
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Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)