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2018 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing
NHTSA #26V641000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1,590 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AK · Vehicles built July 11, 2018 – June 17, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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