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NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V519000 · Recalled August 10, 2026

Blue Bird Body Company Electrical System recall (26V519000)

Hazard: 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.

What to do: 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.

View the official NHTSA record for campaign 26V519000 (api.nhtsa.gov) ↗

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Official recall ID
26V519000
Brand
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units affected
18,248

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.

Affected vehicles

NHTSA lists 11 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Blue Bird). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.

Companies & origin

Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Model years affected
2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric); 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus; 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric); 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus; 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus; 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric); 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus; 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric); 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus; 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric); 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.

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