Blue Bird Vision School Bus and Vision School Bus (Electric) recall 26V519000 - Wiring

NHTSA · August 10, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V519000 (Blue Bird), reported August 10, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 18,248.
• Component: Wiring.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 10, 2026

Recalling firm

Blue Bird Body Company

Source ID

26V519000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 206 recall campaigns from Blue Bird Body Company since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 18,248 vehicles, it is larger than 80% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

Affected vehicles

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