Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) and All American School Bus (Electric) recall 26V641000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · October 2, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V641000 (Blue Bird), reported October 2, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 1,590.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 2, 2026

Recalling firm

Blue Bird Body Company

Source ID

26V641000

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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 1,590 vehicles, it is larger than 60% 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 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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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