2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus recalls and problems

The 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus has 4 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

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0fires
0injuries
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4 recalls

Electrical System

Aug 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V520000 · 92 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit 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 26V467000 · 29 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision transit 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.

Equipment

Dec 10, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V852000 · 52 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

Risk: A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Blue Bird will install the missing support brace, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Parking Brake

Sep 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V635000 · 150 vehicles

Problem: Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.

Risk: A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus, the latest from Aug 10, 2026 (electrical system). 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 Transit Bus?

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