NHTSA Campaign 26V556000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Aug 31, 2026 · 82 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2025 82
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2026 82
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS 2027 82

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V556000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.