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NHTSA Recall 26V520000: Electrical system: wiring

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 92 vehicles. It affects 2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus.

92
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (October 7)
NHTSA campaign26V520000
Manufacturer campaignR26AG
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedAugust 10, 2026
Owner notificationOctober 7, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V520000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

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.