Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 19, 2025
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Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2027 Vision and All American school buses. A loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems.
NHTSA ID: 25V897000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,356
Consequence Summary:
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 10, 2025
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Wheelchair Lift May Have a Missing Support Brace
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
NHTSA ID: 25V852000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
# of Units Affected: 52
Consequence Summary:
A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will install the missing support brace, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 10, 2025
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Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 25V851000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
# of Units Affected: 310
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 23, 2025
(Campaign #: R25DS)
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
NHTSA ID: 25V635000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 150
Consequence Summary:
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 13.33
May 6, 2025
(Campaign #: R25DM)
Improperly Tightened Seat Fasteners/FMVSS 207, 222
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American school buses equipped with a lap belt-ready or 3-pt seats. The seat mounting fasteners may have been improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 25V289000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 34
Consequence Summary:
A seat with loose fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Blue Bird will replace the seat fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.76
April 21, 2025
(Campaign #: R25DL)
Failure to Detect a Loss of Brake Assist
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Vision electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.
NHTSA ID: 25V249000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 162
Consequence Summary:
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45.06
January 8, 2025
(Campaign #: R25DH (SB))
Reversed High/Low Beam Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V003000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DH (SB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.62
January 8, 2025
(Campaign #: R25DH (NSB))
Reversed High/Low Beam Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2025 All American transit bus. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 25V004000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DH (NSB).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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