Recall 25V851000: 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 10, 2025

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected

310vehicles

Model years

2026–2027

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2026 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS0 complaints
• 2026 Blue Bird Vision School BUS1 complaints
• 2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS0 complaints