NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
- Recall number
- 26V556000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 82
- Hazard tags
- Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School BUS | 2025–2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Consequence
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.
Manufacturer campaign number
R26AH
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V556000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.