Blue Bird Recall 26V004000: Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Wheelchair Restraints/securement, Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 26V004000 · announced January 6, 2026 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 11 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus (electric)
• 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus (electric)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.