Blue Bird Body Company: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose Or Missing (electrical System)
Recall Summary Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2018-2024 and 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses because the bolts that secure the high voltage battery system may be loose or missing. Loose or missing bolts can cause the bus to lose driving power, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the bolts, reinstall them with thread locker if needed, and replace any that are damaged or missing at no cost to owners.
- Recalling firm
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-10-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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