NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT 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 2022 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing
NHTSA #26V642000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AK · Vehicles built March 9, 2022 – May 22, 2023 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit 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 #26V002000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported January 5, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 17, 2026 · Vehicles built March 9, 2022 – September 19, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American transit 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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