2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric), 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (electric) Recall: Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly…
NHTSA campaign 26V004000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Jan 6, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V004000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.