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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V851📅 Dec 10, 2025

2026–2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V851000
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
310
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 29, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V851 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V851?

2026–2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS + 1 more. 310 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.