2026 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS (electric), 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS (electric) recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. 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.
- Who's affected
11 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS (electric), 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS (electric).
- Compared with
Blue Bird Body Company has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 8 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
96 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 5, 2026 2022-2024 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS (electric) recall: Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
- Dec. 19, 2025 2019-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric), 2019-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: Loose 12-Volt Cable May Cause Loss Of Drive Power and Electrical System
- Dec. 10, 2025 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Wheelchair Lift May Have a Missing Support Brace (agency record)
- Dec. 10, 2025 2026-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric) recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
- Sept. 23, 2025 2021-2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS, 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS (electric) 2026
- Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS (electric) 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V004000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 11 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record