Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird All American School Bus 2026–2027
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus 2026–2027
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (Electric) 2026–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V851000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 10, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 310
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Apr 17, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Visibility Jan 22, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Seats May 6, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Jan 8, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Exterior lighting Jan 8, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.