Model year record

2026 BLUE BIRD Vision School BUS (Electric)

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V519000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
18,248
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-10

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 risk

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 are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V851000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
310
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-10
Owners notified
2026-01-29

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 risk

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.

Owner complaints

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

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.