Blue Bird All American School Bus recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 8, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Blue Bird Body Company recalls 2024–2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus

Recall number

25V003000

Brand / firm

Blue Bird

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 91 units

Why it was recalled

The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. 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."

What to do

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 (SB).. Follow the official notice for full instructions.