NHTSAVISIBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company - Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
Published: April 17, 2026Recall ID: 26V246000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies |
| Nhtsa id | 26V246000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V246000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11. 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. |
| Consequence summary | Loose fasteners may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 103 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |