Blue Bird Body Company: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Blue Bird Body Company reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 20, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 29. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision transit buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 26V467000.
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