Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Blue Bird) – Parking Brake Software Fault (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 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 2026
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2026 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS vehicles due to parking brake:electrical:control module:software issues. A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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