Recall 25V-249: 2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)

Blue Bird Body Company recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 21, 2025, covering about 162 vehicles.

NHTSA number
25V-249
Report date
Apr 21, 2025
Vehicles affected
162
Owners notified
Jun 11, 2025

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerBlue Bird Body Company
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric
Electrical System › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number25V249000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric)2022, 2023, 2024All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V-249?

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.

How is recall 25V-249 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.