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Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (Electric) recall 26V642000 - Critical Fasteners
NHTSA · October 2, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V642000 (Blue Bird), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 16.
- Component: Critical Fasteners.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Source ID
- 26V642000
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 16 vehicles, it is larger than 11% 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 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.
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American Transit Bus (Electric) | 2022 |
| Blue Bird | All American Transit Bus (Electric) | 2023 |
| Blue Bird | All American Transit Bus (Electric) | 2024 |
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