Blue Bird recalls
211 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 26 models.
Models
A3FE2803A 1A3RE 1All American 97All American D3 2All American School Bus 30All American School Bus (electric) 3All American Transit Bus 16All American Transit Bus (electric) 3Bbcv 1BBCV3011S 1Bus 1Conventional 8D3RE 1Excel 102 1Express 4000 1Express 4500 1L4RE 2Micro Bird 8School Bus 1Ultra LF 2Ultra Lmb 1Vision 108Vision School Bus 51Vision School Bus (electric) 5Vision Transit Bus 29Vision Transit Bus (electric) 1
Latest Blue Bird recalls
26V641000 · Blue Bird Body Company2018–2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.ElectricalFree replacement1,590unitsOct 226V642000 · Blue Bird Body Company2022–2024 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric)The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.ElectricalFree replacement16unitsOct 2
26V556000 · Blue Bird Body Company2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BusThe electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.EquipmentFree repair82unitsAug 3126V520000 · Blue Bird Body Company2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.ElectricalFree repair92unitsAug 1026V519000 · Blue Bird Body Company2021–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.ElectricalFree repair18KunitsAug 10
26V467000 · Blue Bird Body Company2022–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement29unitsJul 2026V466000 · Blue Bird Body Company2022–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BusThe exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement5,096unitsJul 2026V319000 · Blue Bird Body Company2027 Blue Bird Vision School BusThe retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.EquipmentFree replacement4unitsMay 20
26V246000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair103unitsApr 1726V245000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026 Blue Bird All American Transit BusThe retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair6unitsApr 1726V033000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe windows may have illegible DOT markings.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair1unitsJan 2226V032000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School BusThe windows may have illegible DOT markings.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair432unitsJan 2226V004000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric), Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (electric)The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.EquipmentFree replacement11unitsJan 626V002000 · Blue Bird Body Company2022–2024 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric)A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.ElectricalFree repair16unitsJan 525V897000 · Blue Bird Body Company2019–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric), Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.ElectricalFree repair2,356unitsDec 202525V851000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.EquipmentFree replacement310unitsDec 202525V852000 · Blue Bird Body Company2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail.EquipmentFree repair52unitsDec 202525V635000 · Blue Bird Body Company2021–2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.Brakes & stabilityFree software update150unitsSep 2025
25V289000 · Blue Bird Body Company2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School BusThe seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened.Seats & beltsFree replacement34unitsMay 202525V249000 · Blue Bird Body Company2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.ElectricalFree software update162unitsApr 202525V004000 · Blue Bird Body Company2025 Blue Bird All American School BusDue to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly.ElectricalFix in development1unitsJan 202525V003000 · Blue Bird Body Company2024–2025 Blue Bird All American School BusDue to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly.ElectricalFix in development91unitsJan 202524V759000 · Blue Bird Body Company2020–2024 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus, Blue Bird Vision Transit BusThe emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read.EquipmentFree replacement400unitsOct 202424V758000 · Blue Bird Body Company2019–2024 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision +moreThe emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read.EquipmentFree replacement28KunitsOct 2024
24V599000 · Blue Bird Body Company2018–2021 Blue Bird Vision, Blue Bird Vision School BusThe coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement8,294unitsAug 2024