NHTSA recall,
Blue Bird Vision School Buses
The wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2026, and affects 4 vehicles nationwide.
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17. 2026. You may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Is your Blue Bird affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Blue Bird
- Vision School BUS (2027)
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
- 26V319000
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-478-822-2242
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