Recall 25V851000

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

Report Date
20251210
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 are expected to be mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.