Blue Bird Body Company is recalling four 2027 Vision school buses (NHTSA campaign 26V319000). The seat-belt-style wheelchair restraint retractors may not lock, which can leave a wheelchair unsecured and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026, and owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V319000
The hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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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