NHTSA Recall 25V249000: Electric (service brakes) and software (electrical system)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 162 vehicles. It affects 2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric).
| NHTSA campaign | 25V249000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R25DL |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 21, 2025 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V249000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.