2021-2024, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric), 2023-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 10, 2026.
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 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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
18,248 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2024, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric), 2023-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS.
- 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
104 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 20, 2026 2022-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
- July 20, 2026 2022-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
- May 20, 2026 2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- April 17, 2026 Blue Bird Body Company recall: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies (agency record)
- April 17, 2026 Blue Bird Body Company recall: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
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 Vision School BUS 2023-2027
- Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) 2021-2024, 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V519000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 18,248 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | R26AG |
| “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