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Blue Bird Body Company recalls

Every recall we track for Blue Bird Body Company — 134 in all, from 2009–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 69 are rated “stop using now”.

134recalls
7complaints & reports

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Blue Bird Body Company doubled in 2025 (4, up from 2 in 2024). 8% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 6 recalls — 6 use caution620172018: 13 recalls — 1 stop using now, 12 use caution1320182019: 9 recalls — 9 use caution920192020: 6 recalls — 6 use caution620202021: 4 recalls — 4 use caution420212022: 3 recalls — 1 stop using now, 2 use caution320222023: 2 recalls — 2 use caution220232024: 2 recalls — 2 use caution220242025: 4 recalls — 4 use caution420252026 (to date): 10 recalls — 3 stop using now, 7 use caution102026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Blue Bird Body Company since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Blue Bird Body Company, by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
201706006
20181120013
201909009
202006006
202104004
202212003
202302002
202402002
202504004
2026 (to date)370010

Blue Bird Body Company recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 20166
  • 201515
  • 201416
  • 20134
  • 201211
  • 20118
  • 20109
  • 20096

Most common reasons for Blue Bird Body Company recalls

  • A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.3
  • An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.2
  • An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.2
  • An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.2
  • If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.2

What to do if you have a recalled Blue Bird Body Company product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Blue Bird Body Company recalls

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What people reported about Blue Bird Body Company

7 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Blue Bird Body Company’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSADec 18, 2025

    I am an owner of a school bus company with a major concern. After speaking with many of our local contractors with similar failures and who share the same concern, I felt it was my duty to report this. I had a Bluebird Vision break down while crossing a busy h…

  • NHTSA investigation—

    THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED SIX FLEET COMPLAINTS (19 BUSES TOTAL) ALLEGING REPEATED ISSUES OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR GASKET FAILING.IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE DEGRADED GASKET FELL INTO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN AN INCREASEDS…

  • NHTSA investigation—

    This investigation was opened after ODI became aware of four engine compartment fires allegedly related to fuel leakage from the engine's fuel injector system.ODI conducted field examinations and communicated the identified concerns to Blue Bird.ODI also had d…

  • NHTSA investigation—

    Braun Vista 2 and Century 2 wheelchair lifts may allow unintended wheelchair roll-away to occur when the outer barrier system fails to latch.This failure mode is alleged to have allowed an occupied, powered wheelchair, weighing 417.3 lbs (the lift is rated to …

  • NHTSA investigation—

    On March 17, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-004 to investigate instances of drag link separation in model year (MY) 2016-2020 Vision school buses manufactured by Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird). Since drag links are serviceable …

Blue Bird Body Company recall questions

How many recalls has Blue Bird Body Company had?

134 recalls from Blue Bird Body Company are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2009–2026.

What is the most recent Blue Bird Body Company recall?

BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) (2026) recall — Electrical System, dated Oct 2, 2026. Every Blue Bird Body Company recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Blue Bird Body Company products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. (3); An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. (2); An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire. (2); An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Blue Bird Body Company product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Blue Bird Body Company recalls?

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