BLUE BIRD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-04-16

Blue Bird Vision electric school buses with hydraulic brake system software issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-16
Manufacturer	Blue Bird Body Company
Models affected	VISION (ELECTRIC)
Model year	2022-2024
Units affected	163
Defect	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._x000D_ Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 12, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall number	25V249000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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