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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V032📅 Jan 23, 2026

2026–2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses. 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."

💥 The risk

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

Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird's 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
26V032000
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
432
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 19, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V032 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 26V032?

2026–2027 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS & 2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS. 432 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.