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Blue Bird Body Company: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing

Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to do

Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker.

Company
Blue Bird Body Company
Reason
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.
Hazard
A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
1,590 potentially affected
Where
Nationwide
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.
Remedy contact
Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Official notice
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V641000…

Products

  1. Recalled: certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.

    Vehicle · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update history

  1. First listed on OVERLOOKED from the official record.

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