The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V635000·Announced 2025-09-23

Blue Bird Recalls Vision Buses Due to Brake Software Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2021-2026 Vision school and transit buses because brake software may activate the parking brake unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses and 2021-2025 Vision transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the brake interlock software that may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.

This defect poses a safety risk because a bus that stops suddenly without warning increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles include the Vision School Bus (model years 2021-2026) and the Vision Transit Bus (model years 2021-2025).

Dealers will update the brake interlock software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS, VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School/Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
150

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VISION TRANSIT BUS
  • VISION SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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