Vehicle recall 26V556000 · August 31, 2026
2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V556000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 31, 2026
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R26AH
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair lift/ramp › Controls/control wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (2025-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025
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