Model year record

2026 BLUE BIRD ALL American School BUS (Electric)

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints in our copy of the federal file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V641000

Electrical system: propulsion system: critical fasteners

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
1,590
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-02

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 risk

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V246000

Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners

Component
Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
103
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-17
Owners notified
2026-06-11

Defect description

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 All American school buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V897000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
2,356
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-19
Owners notified
2026-02-17

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 risk

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints in our copy of the federal file for this model year. The daily feed covers recent filings; older history appears only after a full-history rebuild.

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.