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Blue Bird Body Company - Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Published: January 6, 2026Recall ID: 26V004000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026 Vision and All American transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Affected Products
Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock |
| Nhtsa id | 26V004000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V004000 |
| 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 certain 2026 Vision and All American transit buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. |
| Completion rate | 9.09 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 11 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBlue Bird Body Company
- Risk LevelEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY