# Blue Bird Body Company: High Voltage Battery Mounting Bolts May Be Loose or Missing (26V641000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- 1,590 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V641000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.