# Blue Bird Body Company: Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205 (26V032000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Illegible DOT Marking on Window/FMVSS 205 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V032000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 432 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Vision and All American school buses. 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." |
| Consequence | 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 | Dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |

## Why this score
- 432 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V032000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.