Vehicle recall 25V249000 · April 21, 2025

2022-2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)

The system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 25V249000
Reported to NHTSA: April 21, 2025
Filed by: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign: R25DL
Owner notification: June 11, 2025
Vehicles potentially affected: 162
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric; Electrical system › Software

Recall 25V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022

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