Vehicle recall 25V851000 · December 10, 2025
Blue Bird All American School Bus, Vision School Bus and 1 more model
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V851000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2025
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 310
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American School Bus (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric) (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
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