Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 22, 2026
Blue Bird 2026 School Bus: Missing DOT Markings Risk Injury
Blue Bird is recalling 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses with missing DOT markings on windows, which may cause injury due to incorrect glass replacement. Owners received letters March 19, 2026.
“Blue Bird 2026 School Bus: Missing DOT Markings Risk Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/744849-blue-bird-2026-school-bus-missing-dot-markings-risk-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #26V032000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V032000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that Blue Bird is recalling certain Vision and All American school buses due to visibility hazards. Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Blue Bird
Vision School Bus, 2026-2027
All American School Bus, 2026-2027
What to do
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.
The hazard
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 windows fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Blue Bird Body Company has 133 other recalls on record since June 7, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a loose battery bolt issue (Oct. 2, 2026), a wheelchair lift hazard (Aug. 31, 2026), and an electrical short risk (Aug. 10, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Bird G5 School Bus Recall: Unlocked Wheelchair Risk (Nov. 8, 2025), Micro Bird School Bus Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk (March 13, 2026), and Nova Bus 2025 LFS Buses: Risk of Glass Detachment During Crashes (March 31, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for missing or illegible DOT markings on the bus windows. The recall applies to 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses.
Brand
Blue Bird
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Blue Bird Customer Service
Call 1-478-822-2242 to arrange a free inspection and repair of the window glass etching.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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