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NHTSA recall,

Blue Bird Vision and All American Transit Buses

Wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, allowing an unsecured wheelchair to move and increase injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 11 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2026.

Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Is your Blue Bird affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Blue Bird

  • All American Transit BUS (Electric)
  • Vision Transit BUS (Electric)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Mobility equipment defect
Campaign
26V004000
Vehicles affected
11
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer phone
1-478-822-2242

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)