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Campaign 26V032 Posted January 22, 2026 432 units

2026-2027 Blue Bird School Bus Recall 26V032: DOT Marks

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 26V032 covers 432 2026-2027 Blue Bird school buses for illegible window DOT markings. Repair will be free once available.

Blue Bird is recalling 432 2026-2027 Vision School Bus and All American School Bus vehicles because the window DOT markings are illegible. Without a readable code mark, a future window replacement can use the wrong glass type and increase injury risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled part is the side and rear window assembly on 2026-2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus and Vision School Bus models. These windows are glazing, the safety glass installed in the bus body. The DOT marking on that glass identifies the glazing material and shows that the window was made to the required federal standard.

On the recalled buses, the supplier did not etch the DOT designator deeply enough during production. That left the marking unclear or unreadable on some Blue Bird window assemblies. The issue is not that the glass is described as cracked or loose. The problem is that the required identification mark is illegible, so the windows do not comply with FMVSS 205, "Glazing Materials."

There is no warning sign before failure. Because this recall is about the marking on the glass, a driver or fleet operator should not expect a noise, warning light, or change in how the bus drives.

Who's affected?

Covers both Blue Bird school bus lines across the 2026 and 2027 model years, all tied to the same side/rear glass visibility component.

2026 Blue Bird All American School Bus visibility component
2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus visibility component
2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus visibility component
2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus visibility component
Units affected432
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

A missing DOT code mark leaves future glass replacement teams without the required marking and can lead to the wrong glass being installed, increasing injury risk. If your VIN is included, ask a Blue Bird dealer to inspect the glass etching before any window replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus or Vision School Bus is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Blue Bird's repair instructions before scheduling service.
  3. Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer once the repair opens to schedule the free side and rear window glass-marking inspection and repair.
  4. Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 26V032 when you call.
  5. Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions about the repair timing.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician will inspect the bus windows for illegible DOT markings and repair the glass etching covered by recall 26V032. Because the remedy is still under development, the final dealer repair is free once Blue Bird opens it. Owner letters were mailed March 19, 2026. Blue Bird uses its general reimbursement plan for eligible out-of-pocket repairs already paid before the notice. Keep invoices and repair documentation, then contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

January 22, 2026 NHTSA published the recall
March 19, 2026 Owner notification mailed
March 20, 2026 Dealer notification began
March 20, 2026 Dealer notification ended
March 20, 2026 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V032?

Recall 26V032 covers 432 2026-2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus and Vision School Bus vehicles with window glass DOT markings that are illegible. In NHTSA campaign 26V032, Blue Bird says dealers will inspect and repair the glass etching for free.

What should I do if my 2026-2027 Blue Bird All American School Bus or Vision School Bus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 26V032. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and ask about the glass etching inspection and repair. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V032, Blue Bird dealers will inspect and repair the affected glass etching free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is tied to incorrect replacement glass. In NHTSA campaign 26V032, Blue Bird says a missing DOT code mark can lead to the wrong type of glass being installed during replacement, increasing injury risk.

When were owners notified about recall 26V032?

Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on March 19, 2026. If you manage one of these school buses and did not receive a letter, check your VIN and contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with recall number 26V032.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V032000
Blue Bird customer service1-478-822-2242
NHTSA recall #26V032
NHTSA recall # (full)26V032000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →