2023-2024 BYD/Ride Type A recall: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 22, 2026.
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- What's recalled
BYD Coach & Bus (BYD) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ride Type A school buses. 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
15 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2024 BYD/Ride Type A.
- Compared with
BYD Coach & Bus has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
4 earlier NHTSA recalls by BYD Coach & Bus since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 28, 2024 BYD Coach & Bus recall: Incorrect Fuse May Overheat and Cause Fire (agency record)
- July 14, 2019 BYD Coach & Bus recall: Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter (agency record)
- Aug. 7, 2018 BYD Coach & Bus recall: Brake Support Bolt may Break (agency record)
- June 19, 2017 BYD Coach & Bus recall: Wiper Arms May Crack, Bend, or Detach (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
BYD will work with Ricon to correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact BYD customer service at 1-661-940-3250. BYD's number for this recall is CAMP-082826-1105.
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
- BYD/Ride Type A 2023-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V703000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BYD Coach & Bus |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 15 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CAMP-082826-1105 |
| “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