Blue Bird recalls 2026–2027 All American school buses over wiper nuts that may be loose
The nuts holding the wiper blades to their arms may not have been tightened properly, so the wipers could stop working, which would make it harder to see and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the fasteners and tighten 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, All American School Bus (Electric) 2026–2027
- Company
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Hazard
- Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 103 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 11, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V246000
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 All American school buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.
- Consequence
- Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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