NHTSA Campaign 25V249000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Apr 21, 2025 · 162 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Vision electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.
Consequence
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DL.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2022 | 162 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2023 | 162 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2024 | 162 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V249000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.