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Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (Electric) and Vision Transit Bus (Electric) recall 26V004000 - vehicle defect
NHTSA · January 6, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V004000 (Blue Bird), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 11.
- Component: .
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Source ID
- 26V004000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 206 recall campaigns from Blue Bird Body Company since 2010, 14 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 11 vehicles, it is larger than 8% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American transit 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American Transit Bus (Electric) | 2026 |
| Blue Bird | Vision Transit Bus (Electric) | 2026 |
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