Blue Bird Recall 26V519000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 26V519000 · announced August 10, 2026 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 18,248 units affected
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
- 2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.