2019-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric), 2019-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 19, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
2,356 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric), 2019-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric).
- Compared with
Blue Bird Body Company has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 8 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
94 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 10, 2025 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Wheelchair Lift May Have a Missing Support Brace (agency record)
- Dec. 10, 2025 2026-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Sept. 23, 2025 2021-2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS, 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage (agency record)
- May 6, 2025 2026 Blue Bird ALL American, 2026 Blue Bird Vision recall: Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207, 222 (agency record)
- April 21, 2025 Blue Bird Body Company recall: Failure to Detect a Loss of Brake Assist (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric) 2019-2027
- Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) 2019-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V897000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 2,356 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record