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NHTSA recall,

Lippert Bus Windows

Bus windows may have illegible DOT markings, which could lead to incorrect glass replacement and increase injury risk.

What happened

Lippert is recalling certain bus windows because the windows may have illegible DOT markings, failing 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 injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2026, and affects 8,630 units nationwide.

The affected product is the Lippert Bus Window, with visibility as the component. Dealers will inspect the window and repair the window markings as necessary, free of charge.

What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will inspect the window and repair the window markings as necessary, free of charge.
  2. You may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect the window and repair the window markings as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514.

Is yours affected?

Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.

  1. Lippert BUS Window, Visibility

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
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Nationwide
Manufacturer
Lippert
Campaign
26E004000
Units affected
8,630
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer phone
1-574-538-4514

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)