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Blue Bird Body Company: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions (26V519000)
Blue Bird Body Company: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions (26V519000). Its units affected of 18,248 is above the median of 533 (81st percentile). Dated 86 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 18,248 · 81th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 34.2x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions |
| NHTSA ID | 26V519000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R26AG |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 18248 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit. |
| Consequence | An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG. |
| units affected percentile | 81th of 871 (median 533, 34.2x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-08-10
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Blue Bird Body Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Blue Bird Body Company's units affected: 81st percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 18,248 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Blue Bird Body Company?
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V519000: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions, 18,248 units.
How does Blue Bird Body Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 18,248 sits in the upper half (81th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 86 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Blue Bird Body Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Body Company | Vehicle | 18,248 | 81st | 2026-08-10 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 17,277 | 80th | 2026-06-04 |
| Kalmar Solutions, LLC | Vehicle | 16,127 | 80th | 2026-10-05 |
| International Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 15,628 | 79th | 2026-07-16 |
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