Blue Bird recalls 2027 Vision school buses over wheelchair restraints that may not lock
The wheelchair restraint retractors on certain buses may not lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during transit, raising the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the buses and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Product
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2027
- Company
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Hazard
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 4 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 9, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V319000
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
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- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. 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
- 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.
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