NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V520000 · manufacturer campaign R26AG

Electrical System › Wiring — Blue Bird · reported 10 Aug 2026 · 92 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The 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.

The fix

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

NHTSA campaign
26V520000
Manufacturer campaign
R26AG
Filed by
Blue Bird Body Company
Report received
10 Aug 2026
Potentially affected
92

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2024 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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