2022–2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) Recall: System software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the…
NHTSA campaign 25V249000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 21, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus (electric) | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V249000 (manufacturer number R25DL). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.