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NHTSA·Commercial vehicles·August 10, 2026

Blue Bird recalls 2023–2027 Vision Transit Buses over wiring that can short circuit

A 12V power wire on one of the wiring harnesses may become damaged and short circuit, which can cut off rear lights or dashboard warning lights and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as needed, free of charge. Owners may call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and refer to recall number R26AG.

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Recall details

Product
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2023–2027
Company
Blue Bird Body Company
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.
Units
92 vehicles
Owner notification
October 7, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
August 10, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V520000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: R26AG
  • Model years: 2023–2027

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Consequence
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.
Corrective action
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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