Blue Bird Body Company: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (26V004000)
Blue Bird Body Company: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (26V004000). Its units affected of 11 is below the median of 533 (9th percentile). Dated 303 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 20/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 11 · 9th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.0x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock |
| NHTSA ID | 26V004000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 11 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| 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. |
| units affected percentile | 9th of 871 (median 533, 0.0x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-01-06
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Blue Bird Body Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Blue Bird Body Company's units affected: 9th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
20 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 11 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Blue Bird Body Company?
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V004000: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock, 11 units.
How does Blue Bird Body Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 11 is below the median (9th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 303 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 20/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Blue Bird Body Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Body Company | Vehicle | 11 | 9th | 2026-01-06 |
| BYD Coach & Bus | Vehicle | 15 | 11th | 2026-10-22 |
| Grand Design RV, LLC | Vehicle | 109 | 31st | 2026-01-30 |
| ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. | Vehicle | 324 | 45th | 2026-03-05 |
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