Blue Bird Recalls Electric School Buses Due to Loose 12-Volt Cable
Blue Bird is recalling 2019-2027 Vision and All American electric school buses because a loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing loss of electrical systems.
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 (electrical wiring) that can cause loss of critical safety systems like brake and steering assist, increasing crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2019-2027 Vision and All American electric school buses. The recall addresses a defect where a loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, resulting in a loss of electrical systems.
The disconnection of this cable can lead to a loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays. These failures can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC), ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 2,356
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 SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
- ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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