Blue Bird recall R26AG

Q: Is R26AG the same recall as 26V520000?

Yes. R26AG is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 26V520000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Blue Bird calls it R26AG. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V520000 and 1 other on Aug 10, 2026: electrical system on the 2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS, 18,340 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 26V520000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
26V520000	2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS	Electrical System	Aug 10, 2026	92	high
26V519000	2021–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS and 1 other Blue Bird model	Electrical System	Aug 10, 2026	18,248	high

Problem Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit. Risk 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. Fix Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V520000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R26AG is the number Blue Bird assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V520000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is R26AG the same recall as 26V520000?

Yes. R26AG is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 26V520000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Which vehicles does R26AG cover?

2023–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS, 18,340 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the R26AG repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.