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Blue Bird All American Transit Buses

All American transit buses have a loose 12-volt cable that may disconnect, causing loss of electrical systems and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American transit buses because a loose 12-volt cable may disconnect, causing a loss of electrical systems. This can lead to a loss of brake assist, drive power, steering assist, or instrument panel displays, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall involves 16 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2026.

The affected buses are part of the All American transit bus model. The issue was identified in the electrical system, and the recall covers vehicles distributed nationwide. Dealers will inspect the 12-volt cable, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect, add a torque stripe, and properly tighten the 12-volt cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Is your Blue Bird affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • All American Transit BUS (Electric), model years 2022 to 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V002000
Vehicles affected
16
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-478-822-2242

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)