2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric): Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V249000 · 162 units potentially affected · filed Apr 21, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
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
- Manufacturer no.
- R25DL
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC
- Units affected
- 162
- Report received
- Apr 21, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 11, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) 2022, 2023, 2024