NHTSA Recall 25V249000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2025-04-21. An estimated 162 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.