Recall 25V249000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC
Report Date
20250421
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC
Affected Vehicles
3 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2023 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2024 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.