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NHTSA Campaign 25V897000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Dec 19, 2025 · 2,356 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2019 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2020 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2021 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2022 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2023 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2024 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2025 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2026 2,356
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2027 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2019 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2020 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2021 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2022 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2023 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2024 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2025 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2026 2,356
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2027 2,356

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V897000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.