The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V245000·Announced 2026-04-17

Blue Bird Recalls 2026 All American Transit Buses for Wiper Fastener Issue

Blue Bird is recalling 2026 All American transit buses because improperly tightened wiper fasteners may cause wipers to fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle visibility defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2026 All American transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.

Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. This failure reduces visibility for the driver and increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALL AMERICAN TRANSIT BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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