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Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) Recall 26V641: Loose battery bolts can cut drive power in electric buses

NHTSA campaign 26V641, reported October 2, 2026, 1,590 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain electric school buses may have high voltage battery mounting bolts that are loose or missing. If the battery is not secured, the bus can lose drive power, which raises the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the battery mounting bolts and reinstall them with thread locker. Any damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. You can also contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V641Blue Bird Body Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
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.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (Electric)20182019202020212022202320242026
Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)20182019202020212022202320242026