NHTSA recall 26V519000 · Aug 10, 2026
Blue Bird Body Company: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
Product
2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses
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 were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 18,248
- Manufacturer campaign number
- R26AG
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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