NHTSA Recall 26V641000

Affects 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2019 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2019 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2018 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2018 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric), 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric). Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 9, 2026 — NHTSA.

Propulsion System Critical Fasteners

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

What's 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.
Risk:
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 26V641000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 2, 2026.

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