Recall 25V003 covers 91 2024-2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus buses for reversed headlight wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 91 2024-2025 All American School Bus vehicles because incorrect wiring reverses the high and low beams and makes the high beam indicator illuminate incorrectly. The error can lead an operator to use high beams without realizing it, affecting other drivers' vision and increasing crash risk; Blue Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight high and low beam system on a Blue Bird 2024-2025 All American School Bus is supposed to switch between two light patterns. Low beam aims light for normal driving without blinding oncoming traffic. High beam sends light farther ahead, and the dash indicator tells the driver when high beam is on.
On affected buses, wires in the headlight jumper harness were pinned backward. That reverses the high beam and low beam operation. The dash indicator also gives the wrong signal, so the driver sees the high beam indicator lit while the lamps are on low beam, or sees no indicator while the lamps are on high beam. Blue Bird traced the problem to the jumper harness connector, not the headlight bulb itself.
The warning sign is visible at the dash and in the headlight pattern. The driver can notice that the high beam indicator does not match what the headlights are doing, with dim light when high beam is selected or brighter light when low beam is selected.
Who's affected?
The same headlight high and low beam indicator issue is listed under both headlight and wiring components.
| 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus | wiring |
| 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus | Headlights |
| 2024 Blue Bird All American School Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 91 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Accidental high-beam activation can glare into other drivers' eyes and increase the risk of a crash. If the dash indicator looks wrong, treat it as a warning sign and arrange service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to confirm the free headlight-wiring remedy and scheduling instructions.
- Tell the dealer the recall involves reversed high and low beams from incorrect wiring, and reference recall number 25V003 and Blue Bird recall R25DH (SB).
- Bring the owner notice if you received one, plus any service paperwork for related lighting or wiring work.
- Avoid using high beams unless road conditions require them; verify the headlight setting before each trip until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician addresses the headlamp wiring so the high and low beams operate in the correct position and the high beam indicator matches the selected beam. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Blue Bird's filing says the remedy was under development when the owner letters were prepared, so ask the service desk to confirm the repair procedure for recall 25V003 before the bus is brought in. Blue Bird follows the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan for documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this recall.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 8, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 6, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 6, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 6, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 6, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V003?
Recall 25V003 covers 91 2024-2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus vehicles with incorrect headlight wiring. The high and low beams are reversed, and the high beam indicator illuminates incorrectly. Blue Bird will provide the recall repair at no cost.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V003. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for repair instructions. Reference Blue Bird recall R25DH (SB) when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 25V003, Blue Bird is responsible for the headlight-wiring recall repair on included 2024-2025 All American School Bus vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is glare for other drivers. Because the high and low beams are reversed, the operator can activate the high beams without the correct indicator, affecting other drivers' vision and increasing crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 25V003?
Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on February 14, 2025. If the bus changed hands or the notice never reached the current owner, check your VIN and contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer with recall number 25V003.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V003000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V003 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V003000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →