NHTSAPARKING BRAKE
Blue Bird Body Company - Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Published: September 23, 2025Recall ID: 25V635000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
Affected Products
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage |
| Nhtsa id | 25V635000 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V635000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed. |
| Completion rate | 28.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS. |
| Consequence summary | A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | R25DS |
| Potentially affected | 150 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |