Blue Bird recalls 2026–2027 Vision and All American school buses over wheelchair restraints that may not lock
The wheelchair restraint retractors on these buses may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during travel, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Blue Bird will work with Q'Straint to inspect the retractors and replace them if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Product
- Blue Bird All American School Bus, Vision School Bus, Vision School Bus (Electric) 2026–2027
- Company
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 310 vehicles
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V851000
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Defect
- Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Consequence
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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