NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 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 2023 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.
Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
NHTSA #25V897000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2025 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,356 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 17, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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