NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Blue Bird Body Company - Reversed High/Low Beam Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108
Published: January 8, 2025Recall ID: 25V003000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Reversed High/Low Beam Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reversed High/Low Beam Headlight Wiring/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V003000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V003000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 All American school buses. Due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 84.62 |
| Corrective action | The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DH (SB). |
| Consequence summary | The operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | R25DH (SB) |
| Potentially affected | 91 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |