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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSPart: Q8-6209Part: Q8-62002027 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS2027 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS2026 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS2027 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)2026 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS
- Brand or manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V851000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety