2018-2024, 2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric), 2018-2024, 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 2, 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 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
- The risk
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
1,590 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2018-2024, 2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric), 2018-2024, 2026 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
107 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 31, 2026 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
- Aug. 10, 2026 2023-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
- Aug. 10, 2026 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
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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'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) 2018-2024, 2026
- Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) 2018-2024, 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V641000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,590 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | R26AK |
| “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