NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Blue Bird VISION 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.
Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
NHTSA #26V519000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 18,248 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AG · Owners notified October 7, 2026 · Vehicles built October 28, 2021 – July 23, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Failure to Detect a Loss of Brake Assist
NHTSA #25V249000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Electric · NHTSA notice
Reported April 21, 2025 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 162 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R25DL · Owners notified June 11, 2025 · Vehicles built May 2, 2022 – April 10, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Vision electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.
Safety consequence
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DL.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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