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NHTSA Recall 26V033000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus.

1
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (March 19)
NHTSA campaign26V033000
ComponentVISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Report receivedJanuary 22, 2026
Owner notificationMarch 19, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V033000

Make and modelModel years
Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.