Blue Bird Recall 26V641000: Electrical System, Propulsion System, Critical Fasteners
NHTSA recall 26V641000 · announced October 2, 2026 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 1,590 units affected
The problem
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
The risk
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2018 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2019 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2020 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2022 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2023 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (electric)
- 2018 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2019 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 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)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.