BLUE BIRD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-17

Blue Bird All American school buses, wiper blade retention nuts issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-17
Manufacturer	Blue Bird Body Company
Models affected	ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS (ELECTRIC)
Model year	2026-2027, 2026
Units affected	103
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._x000D_ Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	VISIBILITY
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 15. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall number	26V246000
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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