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26V319Vehicle

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Units affected
4
Recall opened
Jul 9, 2026
Report date
May 20, 2026
Manufacturer campaign
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Type
Vehicle

Affected vehicles (1)

  • BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS2027

Component / system

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect

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.

Risk / consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

  1. Apr 20, 2026

    • April 20, 2026: Q’Straint filed a defect report with NHTSA

  2. May 14, 2026

    • May 14, 2026: Q’Straint notified Blue Bird that a defect report was filed with NHTSA

  3. May 20, 2026

    • May 20, 2026: Blue bird submitted a defect report with NHTSA

Notification schedule

Dealer notification
Jul 17, 2026 No Dealers
Owner notification
Jul 17, 2026 Phased Recall

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V319000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.