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SevereNHTSA·26V002000·Announced 2026-01-05

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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