NHTSA Campaign 26V641000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Oct 2, 2026 · 1,590 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2018 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2019 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2020 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2021 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2022 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2023 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2024 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2026 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2018 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2019 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2020 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2021 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2022 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2023 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2024 | 1,590 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2026 | 1,590 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V641000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.