Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 2,356
- Recall opened
- Feb 17, 2026
- Report date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)2019–2027
- BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)2019–2027
Component / system
Defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2027 Vision and All American school buses. A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.
Risk / consequence
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Chronology of events
- November 2025
November 2025: Report of an electric school bus being involved in an accident. Customer mentioned the vehicle lost propulsion when in motion and collided with a tree. There was no injuries or deaths due
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Feb 17, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Feb 17, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V897000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.