Latch/anchor: Recall 26V-004 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V-004 covers 11 Blue Bird vehicles for a latch/anchor: problem, reported to NHTSA on January 6, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American transit 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
91%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 29, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.