Recall 25V004000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Defect in 2025-2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V004000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2025 All American transit bus. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DH (NSB).
Related Recalls for BLUE BIRD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V897000 | 2020 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,356 | |
| 26V002000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 16 | |
| 25V852000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 52 | |
| 25V851000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 310 | |
| 26V004000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 11 | |
| 25V635000 | 2022 BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS | PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 150 | |
| 25V289000 | 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 34 | |
| 25V249000 | 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC | 162 | |
| 25V003000 | 2025 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 91 | |
| 24V758000 | 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 28,479 |