Certain 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with windows that have illegible DOT markings are affected. The windows fail to comply with FMVSS 205, and a missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with incorrect glass, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 19, 2026, and owners can 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 Vision and All American school buses. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V032000
The hazard
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird's 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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