BLUE BIRD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-01-22

Blue Bird Vision transit bus windows may have illegible DOT markings

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-22
Manufacturer	Blue Bird Body Company
Models affected	VISION TRANSIT BUS
Model year	2026
Units affected	1
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."_x000D_ A missing DOT code mark may result in the window being replaced with an incorrect type of glass, increasing the risk of a injury.
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	The remedy is currently under development. An owner notification letter is expected to be mailed March 20, 2026. Owner may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall number	26V033000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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