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Blue Bird All American School Bus and All American School Bus (Electric) recall 26V246000 - Critical Fasteners
NHTSA · April 17, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V246000 (Blue Bird), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 103.
- Component: Critical Fasteners.
- 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
- 26V246000
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 103 vehicles, it is larger than 30% 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 2026-2027 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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American School Bus | 2026 |
| Blue Bird | All American School Bus | 2027 |
| Blue Bird | All American School Bus (Electric) | 2026 |
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