Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V246000 Reported April 17, 2026

Improperly tightened windshield wiper blade assemblies

Blue Bird Body Company · Visibility · 103 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V246000
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
103
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2026

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 15. 2026. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 26V246000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V246000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V246000?

NHTSA recall 26V246000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 17, 2026. It addresses: Improperly tightened windshield wiper blade assemblies. The recall affects approximately 103 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.