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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain electric school transit buses may have loose or missing bolts securing the high voltage battery system. A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected bus, dealers will inspect the high voltage battery mounting bolts and reinstall them with thread locker. Any damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. You can also contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
You can check whether your vehicle has open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or by asking an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (Electric) | 202220232024 |
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