Blue Bird recall R26AK
Blue Bird calls it R26AK. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V642000 and 1 other on Oct 2, 2026: electrical system on the 2022–2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (electric), 1,606 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.
What NHTSA has under this number
Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings| NHTSA campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V642000 | 2022–2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (electric) | Electrical System | Oct 2, 2026 | 16 | high |
| 26V641000 | 2018–2026 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus (electric) and 1 other Blue Bird model | Electrical System | Oct 2, 2026 | 1,590 | high |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V642000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. R26AK 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. 26V642000 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.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is R26AK the same recall as 26V642000?
Yes. R26AK is Blue Bird’s own number for it; 26V642000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.
Which vehicles does R26AK cover?
2022–2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus (electric), 1,606 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 R26AK repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.