# Blue Bird Body Company: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (26V319000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock |
| NHTSA ID | 26V319000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 4 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. 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 | Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |

## Why this score
- 4 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V319000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.