# Blue Bird Body Company: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies (26V246000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies |
| NHTSA ID | 26V246000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 103 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2026-2027 All American school buses. The retention nuts between the wiper blades and the mounting arms may have been improperly tightened. |
| Consequence | Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |

## Why this score
- 103 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V246000). 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.