Blue Bird Recalls 2022-2024 All American Electric Transit Buses
Blue Bird is recalling 2022-2024 All American Electric transit buses because high voltage battery mounting bolts may be loose or missing, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
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 (loose battery mounting bolts) that can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect is classified under the propulsion system and critical fasteners.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker. Damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AK.
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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