2018–2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric) & 2018–2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V641000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R26AK
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Vehicles affected
- 1,590
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Jul 11, 2018 – Jun 17, 2025
- Recall started by
- ODI