Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V635000 Reported September 23, 2025

Parking brake may unintentionally engage

Blue Bird Body Company · Parking Brake · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V635000
Manufacturer Campaign
R25DS
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 23, 2025
Completion Rate
28.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 25V635000 or campaign R25DS.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V635000

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

What is recall 25V635000?

NHTSA recall 25V635000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 23, 2025. It addresses: Parking brake may unintentionally engage. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V635000 or the manufacturer campaign number R25DS. 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.