2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, 2021–2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recall: Brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at…
NHTSA campaign 25V635000 · Parking Brake · filed Sep 23, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
The risk
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, 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 brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2026 |
| Blue Bird | Vision Transit Bus | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V635000 (manufacturer number R25DS). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.