Latch/anchor: Recall 25V-851 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 25V-851 covers 310 Blue Bird vehicles for a latch/anchor: problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V851000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 19, 2025 to November 26, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.