NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Blue Bird VISION TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Blue Bird VISION TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC) has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 Blue Bird VISION TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Blue Bird VISION TRANSIT BUS (ELECTRIC). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
NHTSA #26V004000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Restraints/Securement — Latch/Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported January 6, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified January 29, 2026 · Vehicles built May 19, 2025 – November 29, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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