Recall 25V897000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Report Date
20251219
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
18 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2019 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2020 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2020 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2021 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2021 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2022 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2022 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2023 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2023 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2024 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2024 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2025 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2025 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2026 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2026 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2027 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
| 2027 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.