Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 26V-032 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V-032 covers 432 Blue Bird vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V032000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
The risk
A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird's 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
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.