Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 1
- Recall opened
- Mar 19, 2026
- Report date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- BLUE BIRD VISION TRANSIT BUS2026
Component / system
Defect
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus. 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."
Risk / consequence
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Chronology of events
- Dec 15, 2025
12/15/2025 – Blue Bird Corporation informed Lippert that the markings are not clear after a bus was inspected at the border and found the DOT designator on a window illegible.
- Dec 15, 2025
12/15/2025 – Investigation opened. Quality inspection and containment done at all Lippert manufacturing facilities of the windows for Blue Bird.
12/16/20205 –Quality inspection begins at Blue Bird facility.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V033000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.