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Blue Bird Body Company: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing (26V641000)
Blue Bird Body Company: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing (26V641000). Its units affected of 1,590 is above the median of 533 (60th percentile). Dated 33 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. 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: 1,590 · 60th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 3.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing |
| NHTSA ID | 26V641000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R26AK |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 1590 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing. |
| Consequence | A high voltage battery with loose or missing mounting bolts can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and reinstall bolts with thread locker. Damaged or missing bolts will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AK. |
| units affected percentile | 60th of 871 (median 533, 3.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-02
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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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: 60th 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)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 1,590 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Blue Bird Body Company?
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V641000: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing, 1,590 units.
How does Blue Bird Body Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 1,590 sits in the upper half (60th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 33 days old, still within a typical 45-day follow-up window. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 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 | 1,590 | 60th | 2026-10-02 |
| Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA | Vehicle | 962 | 57th | 2026-03-27 |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. | Vehicle | 96 | 30th | 2026-07-30 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 51 | 22nd | 2026-03-26 |
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