2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly…
NHTSA campaign 26V319000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed May 20, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2027 |
Related recalls
More Blue Bird Vision School Bus recalls
- 2022–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake…
- 2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus and 1 other model — Windows may have illegible DOT markings
- 2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus and 2 other models — Retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from…
- 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus and 1 other model — Wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing…
- 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus and 1 other model — Brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the…
Other campaigns involving Blue Bird vehicles
- 2022–2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus — Exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake…
- 2026–2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus and 1 other model — Retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting…
- 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus — Retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V319000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.