Blue Bird Recalls 2022-2024 All American Electric Transit Buses
Blue Bird is recalling 2022-2024 All American electric transit buses because a loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing loss of electrical systems and 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 (electrical wiring) that can lead to loss of critical safety systems (brake/steering assist), meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American transit buses (electric). The recall addresses a defect where a loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, resulting in a loss of electrical systems.
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays 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 vehicle, 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 ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC)
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 16
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 (1)
- ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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