NHTSA recall 26V556000 · Aug 31, 2026
Blue Bird Body Company: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Product
2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts
Hazard
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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- 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.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 82
- Manufacturer campaign number
- R26AH
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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