NHTSA Campaign 26V642000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Oct 2, 2026 · 16 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit 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 TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) 2022 16
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) 2023 16
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) 2024 16

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V642000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.