NHTSA vehicle safety data
2027 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2027 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2027 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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.
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
NHTSA #25V851000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2025 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 310 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 29, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Other Blue Bird VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) model years
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