2021–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus & Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) Electrical System Recall 26V519000 (Blue Bird R26AG)
NHTSA recall 26V519000 (Blue Bird recall R26AG) covers about 18,248 2021–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus & Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 10, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V519000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring)
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Blue Bird recall number R26AG
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V519000 as R26AG. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "R26AG recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus | 2023–2027 | — |
| Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) | 2021–2024, 2026–2027 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2026
- Owner notification
- Oct 7, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Oct 28, 2021 to Jul 23, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
Check your VIN for 26V519000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V519000 is open, call any Blue Bird dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V519000 or R26AG). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V519000?
NHTSA recall 26V519000 (Blue Bird recall R26AG) covers about 18,248 2021–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus & Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Aug 10, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V519000?
NHTSA's record for 26V519000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V519000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Blue Bird dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V519000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Blue Bird recall number for 26V519000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as R26AG. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (R26AG) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V519000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V519000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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