Blue Bird Body Company: Electrical System:Propulsion System:Critical Fasteners (2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC), 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC), 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)…)

Company / brand

Blue Bird Body Company

Product

2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2020 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2021 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2023 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2024 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC); 2026 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)

Reason / hazard

A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do (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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 1590

Defect

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.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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