Blue Bird recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
What could happen
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
The fix
The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V033000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 22, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 19, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 24, 2025 to Oct 22, 2025
- Part
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 205
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Electrical system Aug 10, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 20, 2026
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 10, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Parking brake Sep 23, 2025
- Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
- Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 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.