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BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-04-17

Blue Bird electric school buses: electrical problem may cause loss of secondary brake assist

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-17
Manufacturer	BLUE BIRD
Models affected	VISION SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2023 2024 2025 2026
Units affected	358
Defect	On certain electric school buses, an electrical problem could cause a loss of secondary brake assist. Additionally, a software problem could fail to detect and alert you if there is a loss of secondary brake assist._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes._x000D_ A loss of secondary brake assist could cause a sudden increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Brakes
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird advises you to inspect and replace any blown fuses and to tighten any loose electrical connections going to the secondary brake pump. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software and repair the wiring harness. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.
Recall number	2025-209
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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