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2026-2027 All American school buses recall: Improperly tightened windshield wiper blade assemblies

Certain 2026–2027 All American school buses by Blue Bird may have retention nuts between the windshield wiper blades and the mounting arms that were improperly tightened. Loose fasteners can cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026, and owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V246000

The hazard

Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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