BLUE BIRD 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2021 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:shock protection issues. An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026