Recall 25V249000: 2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 162
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2022 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
- 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V249000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R25DL
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner letters
- Jun 11, 2025
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology