Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V249000 Reported April 21, 2025

Failure to detect a loss of brake assist

Blue Bird Body Company · Electrical System · 162 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V249000
Manufacturer Campaign
R25DL
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
162
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 21, 2025
Completion Rate
87.65

Defect Summary

Blue bird bus company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 vision electric school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. the system software may fail to detect and alert the driver to a loss of the secondary brake assist.

Safety Consequence

Driving the bus without a functioning secondary brake assist increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the software and repair the wiring harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 11, 2025. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r25dl.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 25V249000 or campaign R25DL.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V249000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V249000?

NHTSA recall 25V249000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 21, 2025. It addresses: Failure to detect a loss of brake assist. The recall affects approximately 162 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V249000 or the manufacturer campaign number R25DL. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.