NHTSA recall campaign
25V249000
ManufacturerBlue Bird Body CompanyReported2025-04-21Affected162 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →