NHTSA Campaign 26V519000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Aug 10, 2026 · 18,248 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2023 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2024 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2025 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2026 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2027 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2021 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2022 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2023 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2024 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2026 18,248
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2027 18,248

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V519000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.