Recall 25V004 covers 1 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus with reversed high and low beams. Free repair at a franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling one 2025 All American School Bus under recall 25V004 because incorrect wiring reverses the high and low beams and makes the high beam indicator illuminate incorrectly. The operator can turn on the high beams by mistake, affecting other drivers' vision and increasing crash risk; Blue Bird dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight jumper harness on the 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus connects the headlight wiring to the lamps and the dash indicator. Low beams are for normal driving, while high beams give more forward light when conditions allow. The dash indicator is supposed to tell the driver when the high beams are selected.
On this bus, the wires in the jumper harness connector were pinned backward. That reverses the high and low beam operation, so the lights do the opposite of what the driver selected. The high beam indicator also gives the wrong signal, which means the driver is not getting a reliable cue from the dashboard about which beam is active.
The warning sign is visible at the dash. A driver can notice that the high beam indicator does not match the headlight behavior, such as the indicator lighting when the low beams are on or staying off when the high beams are active.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus | wiring |
| Units affected | 1 |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected high-beam activation can glare other drivers, reduce their visibility, and increase crash risk. Watch the dash indicator for abnormal high-beam behavior. If it appears, drive cautiously, use lower beams, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free headlight-wiring remedy that corrects the reversed high and low beams.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V004 when you call.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions about recall R25DH (NSB).
- Avoid unnecessary high-beam use until the repair is complete, since the indicator shows the wrong beam setting.
What happens at the repair
Blue Bird says the remedy is under development, so it has not named the final dealer repair steps for the reversed headlight wiring. The final dealer repair will be free once Blue Bird opens it. The issue involves incorrect wiring that reverses the high and low beams and makes the high beam indicator illuminate incorrectly. When the repair opens, a Blue Bird technician should correct the affected wiring and confirm the headlamp operation. Blue Bird follows the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related headlamp wiring repair before the recall notice, ask Blue Bird customer service how to submit documentation.
| 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 25V004?
Recall 25V004 covers 1 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus with incorrect headlight wiring. The high and low beams are reversed, and the high-beam indicator illuminates incorrectly. Blue Bird filed the recall because the bus does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.
What should I do if my 2025 Blue Bird All American School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V004. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird service location and reference recall R25DH (NSB). Blue Bird customer service is also listed at 1-478-822-2242.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recalled safety defects and noncompliances at no cost. Blue Bird is responsible for the recall remedy for included vehicles, and the franchised service repair is free for this headlight-wiring recall.
What is the safety risk?
The reversed headlight wiring can cause the operator to activate the high beams by mistake. That can affect the vision of other drivers and increase crash risk. The fix is handled through Blue Bird's recall process for included VINs.
When did Blue Bird notify owners?
Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on February 14, 2025. If you bought the bus after that date or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 25V004 applies. Reference R25DH (NSB) when you contact Blue Bird or a franchised service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V004000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V004 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V004000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (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 →