2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) — Electrical system: software
Published April 17, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V249000, published April 17, 2025 and initiated April 21, 2025. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) | 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V249000 on April 17, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC).