Blue Bird recalls 2019–2027 Vision and All American electric school buses over loose cable that can cut power
A loose 12-volt cable can disconnect and knock out electrical systems, causing loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist or instrument panel displays, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Take the bus to a Blue Bird dealer, who will inspect it and tighten the 12-volt cable if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Product
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric), All American School Bus (Electric) 2019–2027
- Company
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Hazard
- A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 2,356 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V897000
- Model years: 2019–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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