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NHTSA recall,

Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus

The Blue Bird Vision transit bus has windows with illegible DOT markings, which may lead to incorrect glass replacement and injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus because the windows may have illegible DOT markings. This fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials." A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of an injury.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 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. The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge.
  3. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
  4. Look for the owner letter. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Is your Blue Bird affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Blue Bird

  • Vision Transit BUS (2026)

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
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26V033000
Vehicles affected
1
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)