NHTSAVISIBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company - Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
Published: January 22, 2026Recall ID: 26V033000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Affected Products
Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V033000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V033000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2026 Vision transit bus. The windows may have illegible DOT markings. As such these windows fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed March 19, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |
| Consequence summary | A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury. |
| Potentially affected | 1 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |