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Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Electrical Short Hazard
Blue Bird recalls Vision School Buses due to a damaged 12V power wire that can short circuit, potentially causing loss of rear lighting or warning lights.
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.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain Vision School Buses because the 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit. This electrical issue can disrupt safety functions, such as causing a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will repair the wire harnesses and add an in-line fuse free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/744853-blue-bird-2026-vision-school-bus-electrical-recall-risk-of.
“Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Electrical Short Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/744853-blue-bird-2026-vision-school-bus-electrical-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #26V519000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V519000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on August 10, 2026, that Blue Bird is recalling certain Vision School Buses due to an electrical short hazard. Dealers will repair the wire harnesses free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric), 2021-2024
Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric), 2026-2027
Blue Bird Vision School Bus, 2023-2027
What to do
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.
The hazard
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. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Blue Bird Body Company has 133 other recalls on record since June 7, 2009. Other recent recalls include a loose battery bolts issue on October 2, 2026, and a wheelchair lift defect on August 31, 2026. Similar recent recalls of similar products include the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus electrical short recall (August 10, 2026), the Micro Bird G5 school bus electrical fire recall (December 5, 2025), and the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 lighting recall (April 9, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), as well as 2023-2027 Vision School Buses manufactured by Blue Bird Body Company. Owners should check their vehicle identification or contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to confirm if their bus is included.
Brand
Blue Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer Or Manufacturer
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.
Call Customer Service
Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for assistance regarding recall R26AG.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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