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BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-09-23

Blue Bird Vision school bus, software problem causes sudden parking brake application

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-23
Manufacturer	BLUE BIRD
Models affected	VISION SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Units affected	2
Defect	Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the parking brake to apply suddenly while driving._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with the Accelera PowerDrive and the brake interlock feature._x000D_ A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Brakes
Remedy	Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the software update performed at a Blue Bird dealership.
Recall number	2025-501
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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