Recall 26V245 covers 6 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus buses for loose wiper fasteners. Free repair at a franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 6 2026 All American Transit Bus vehicles because the retention nuts between the wiper blades and mounting arms were not tightened correctly. Loose fasteners can make the windshield wipers stop working, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk; Blue Bird dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The all-weather wiper blade on the 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is the blade assembly that sweeps water and debris off the windshield. It attaches to a mounting arm with retention nuts, so the arm's motion transfers to the blade and keeps the driver's view clear in bad weather.
On affected buses, those retention nuts were not tightened correctly during assembly. When the nuts are loose, the wiper blade assembly is not secured the way it was designed to be. The blade can shift, detach from the arm, or stop moving with enough pressure against the windshield, which reduces the driver's forward visibility.
The warning sign is loss of wiper function or a blade that does not clear the windshield as expected. If that happens in rain or other poor visibility conditions, the driver has less view of the road, which increases crash risk.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on June 15, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not public.
| 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA 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?
Loose windshield-wiper fasteners can make the wipers inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. If the wipers stop working, avoid driving in rain or road spray and call the dealer for inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free wiper fastener inspection.
- Ask the dealer to tighten the wiper retention nuts as needed so the windshield wipers keep working in bad weather.
- Bring the recall notice if Blue Bird has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V245 when you call.
- Avoid driving in rain or other low-visibility conditions until the inspection and any fastener tightening are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician inspects the fasteners that secure the wiper blades to the mounting arms and tightens them as needed. The recall inspection and any needed tightening are free. Blue Bird uses its general reimbursement plan for this campaign, so owners who already paid for a related wiper fastener repair should ask Blue Bird customer service or the service desk how to submit documentation for eligible reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 17, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| June 15, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 15, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 15, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V245?
Recall 26V245 covers 6 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus vehicles with windshield-wiper retention nuts that need inspection because the fasteners can be loose. Loose wiper fasteners can leave the windshield wipers inoperative, reduce visibility, and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2026 Blue Bird All American Transit Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 26V245. If it is included, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the wiper-fastener inspection and tightening. Reference recall number 26V245 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Blue Bird dealers will inspect the windshield-wiper fasteners and tighten them as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility if the windshield wipers stop working. NHTSA says loose fasteners can cause the wipers to become inoperative, which increases crash risk. If the wipers fail, park safely and call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or a franchised dealer.
When will Blue Bird send owner letters?
Blue Bird expects to mail owner notification letters on June 15, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer if your bus is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V245000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V245 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V245000 |
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 →