NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
NHTSA #26V556000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Lift/Ramp — Controls/Control Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported August 31, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 82 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AH · Vehicles built September 29, 2025 – October 24, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Safety consequence
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.
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.
Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
NHTSA #26V466000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,096 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 17, 2026 · Vehicles built March 15, 2021 – July 1, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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