NHTSA Campaign 25V852000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Dec 10, 2025 · 52 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."
Consequence
A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will install the missing support brace, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2026 | 52 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2027 | 52 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION TRANSIT BUS | 2025 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V852000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.