Blue Bird is recalling 2022-2027 Vision school buses due to brake fluid leaks that could cause fires or crashes if hot engine components contact hydraulic lines.
A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses because a brake fluid leak could cause a fire if the hot engine contacts the brake lines or increase stopping distance, raising crash risk. Owners should contact Blue Bird customer service for free repairs.
The exhaust hanger cotter pin can damage the hydraulic brake line, causing brake fluid leaks. This leak could lead to fire if hot engine parts contact the leaking fluid or increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.
School bus owners with 2022-2027 Blue Bird Vision school buses are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles where the exhaust hanger cotter pin contacts brake lines.
Check for Blue Bird Vision school buses from 2022 to 2027. The recall affects vehicles where the exhaust hanger cotter pin contacts the hydraulic brake line.
Call 1-478-822-2242 to schedule free repairs for brake line inspections and replacements.
Dealers will inspect and replace brake lines as needed at no cost to the owner.
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin to prevent brake line damage.
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, causing a brake fluid leak that could lead to fire or increased stopping distance.
Check if your Blue Bird Vision school bus was manufactured between 2022 and 2027.
Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange free repairs for brake line inspections and replacements.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blue Bird to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V466000 — Blue Bird Blue Bird Hello, I own a Blue Bird that is covered by recall 26V466000 from Blue Bird. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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