2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 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 2027 Vision school buses. 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
4 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS.
- 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
101 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 17, 2026 2026-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS, 2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS (electric) recall: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
- April 17, 2026 2026 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS recall: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
- Jan. 22, 2026 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
- Jan. 22, 2026 2026-2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
- Jan. 6, 2026 2026 Blue Bird ALL American Transit BUS (electric), 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS (electric) recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 Vision School BUS 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V319000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 4 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