NHTSA campaign 26V002000
Blue Bird Recall 26V-002: Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
NHTSA recall 26V002000 was reported by Blue Bird Body Company on January 5, 2026, with 16 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) for model years 2022–2024. Owners were notified on February 17, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V002000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V002000 (also written 26V-002 or 26V002)
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 16 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Wiring
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V002000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Blue Bird
Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V002000.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V002000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.