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Campaign 26V033 Posted January 22, 2026 1 units

2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recall 26V033: DOT Mark

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 26V033 covers one 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus with illegible DOT window markings. Free repair at a Blue Bird dealer once available.

Blue Bird is recalling one 2026 Vision Transit Bus because some window DOT markings are illegible, leaving the glass outside FMVSS 205 labeling requirements. If a window is later replaced, the missing code mark can lead to the wrong glass type, increasing injury risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The window assembly on the 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus includes the side and rear glass. That glass gives the driver and passengers visibility, and its DOT marking identifies the glazing material used in the window. The marking also shows that the glass was made to meet FMVSS number 205 for glazing materials.

On this bus, supplier Lippert did not etch the DOT designator deeply enough during production. The recall does not describe the glass as cracked, loose, or leaking. The defect is that the required marking is hard to read, so the window fails the glazing-material marking requirement.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or fleet technician would notice the issue by visually checking the upper and lower glass on each bus window and confirming whether the DOT etching is legible.

Who's affected?

VINs became searchable on March 20, 2026.

2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus visibility component
Units affected1
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

The safety risk comes during a future glass replacement: a missing DOT code mark can lead a shop to install the wrong type of window glass, which raises injury risk. Keep the recall on file before any glass work and schedule the dealer inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Blue Bird to confirm the glass-marking inspection and repair is open before scheduling dealer work.
  3. Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer once the remedy opens and ask for the free glass-etching repair that restores the DOT marking for correct replacement glass identification.
  4. Bring the owner letter if Blue Bird mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V033 when you call.
  5. Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions about timing or dealer scheduling.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician will inspect the window glass markings and repair the glass etching so the required DOT markings are readable. The final dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Blue Bird uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for related glass marking or etching work, ask Blue Bird customer service how to submit documentation for reimbursement.

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 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V033?

Recall 26V033 covers 1 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus with window DOT markings that are illegible. The windows fail to meet FMVSS 205 for glazing materials, and Blue Bird's dealer process is to inspect and repair the glass etching for free.

What should I do if my 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 26V033. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall 26V033. The dealer will inspect and repair the glass etching for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost to the owner. For recall 26V033, the Blue Bird dealer will inspect the affected window markings and repair the glass etching free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is that an illegible DOT code mark can lead to the window being replaced with the wrong type of glass. That increases injury risk if the glass does not match the required glazing specification. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and glass-etching repair.

When did Blue Bird notify the owner?

Blue Bird mailed the owner notification letter on March 19, 2026. If you manage or operate the affected 2026 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and never received the letter, check your VIN and call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with recall 26V033.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V033000
Blue Bird customer service1-478-822-2242
NHTSA recall #26V033
NHTSA recall # (full)26V033000

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 →