Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall
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Blue Bird is recalling 4 units of 2024 Vision school buses due to wheelchair restraint retractors that may not lock properly.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 27, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 4 units of 2027 model year BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS vehicles (NHTSA Campaign Number 26V319000). The component involved is EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS.
What You Should Do
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.
Why This Matters
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V319000 (Report Received: 20/05/2026)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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