Windshield: critical fastenersRecall 26V-246 · Blue Bird vehicles
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V-246 covers 103 Blue Bird vehicles for a windshield: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V246000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 All American school buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened.
The risk
Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11. 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
14%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 9, 2025 to January 8, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.