Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 18,248
- Recall opened
- Aug 10, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- R26AG
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (2)
- BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS2023–2027
- BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)2021–2027
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Risk / consequence
An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V519000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.