NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
NHTSA #26V520000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 92 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AG · Owners notified October 7, 2026 · Vehicles built October 28, 2020 – July 23, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit 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 #26V467000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 29 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 17, 2026 · Vehicles built March 15, 2020 – 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 transit 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.
Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
NHTSA #26V033000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported January 22, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 19, 2026 · Vehicles built September 24, 2025 – October 22, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Safety consequence
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
Manufacturer remedy
The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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