2018-2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (Electric) and Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) recall: critical fasteners
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on October 2, 2026. It covers about 1,590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,590
- reported
- Oct 2, 2026
Electrical system: propulsion system: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
- Risk
- A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker. Damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AK.
Recall number 26V641000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V641000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus (Electric) and Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 26V641000, reported on October 2, 2026, covers about 1,590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V641000?
Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker. Damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AK.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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