2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 31, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
82 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS.
- Compared with
Blue Bird Body Company has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 8 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
106 earlier NHTSA recalls by Blue Bird Body Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 10, 2026 2023-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
- Aug. 10, 2026 2021-2024, 2026-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS (electric), 2023-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
- July 20, 2026 2022-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
- July 20, 2026 2022-2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
- May 20, 2026 2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Blue Bird Vision School BUS 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V556000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 82 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | R26AH |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record