United StatesCertain 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints are affected; the restraint retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury; Blue Bird will work with Q’Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary free of charge, and owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026 (customer service: 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 equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V851000
The hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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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