The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V319000·Announced 2026-05-20

Blue Bird Recalls 2027 Vision School Buses Due to Wheelchair Retract Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2027 Vision school buses because wheelchair retractors may fail to lock. This defect could allow wheelchairs to move during transit, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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 structural safety defect in a vehicle restraint system that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. The recall addresses a defect in the wheelchair restraint system where the retractors may not lock. This failure prevents the wheelchair from being properly secured to the bus.

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant or other passengers. The defect is identified as a critical fastener issue within the equipment adaptive/mobility components.

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • VISION SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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