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NHTSA campaign 26V641000

High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing

Blue Bird Body Company

Potential units
1,590
Report received
Oct 2, 2026
Manufacturer ID
R26AK

Recall summary

What is being recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

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

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2019 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2021 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2018 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2020 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025
Vehicle2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)07/11/2018 - 06/17/2025

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files

Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1 - 10/05/2026RCLRPT-26V641-3817.pdfRCAK - Recall AcknowledgementRCAK-26V641-6446.pdfRecall 573 ReportRCLRPT-26V641-5362.pdf