Recall 26V641000: 2018–2024, 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 2, 2026

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected

1,590vehicles

Model years

2018–2024, 2026

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2019 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS4 complaints
• 2021 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS2 complaints
• 2023 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS2 complaints
• 2024 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2018 Blue Bird Vision School BUS0 complaints
• 2019 Blue Bird Vision School BUS0 complaints
• 2020 Blue Bird Vision School BUS0 complaints
• 2021 Blue Bird Vision School BUS1 complaints
• 2022 Blue Bird Vision School BUS0 complaints
• 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS1 complaints
• 2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS1 complaints
• 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS1 complaints