2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus recalls and problems

The 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2025 compares

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3recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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3 recalls

Equipment

Aug 31, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V556000 · 82 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.

Risk: A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.

Electrical System

Aug 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V519000 · 18,248 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

Service Brakes

Jul 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V466000 · 5,096 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2025 vs. other Blue Bird Vision School Bus years

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Questions

Does the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, the latest from Aug 31, 2026 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus.