NHTSA Campaign 25V851000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Dec 10, 2025 · 310 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2026 310
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 2027 310
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2026 310
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2027 310
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2026 310
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC) 2027 310

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V851000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.