Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall for Wheelchair Lift Issue
NHTSA classifies this as an Other Defect recall. This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks. Other Defect recalls make up 15% of the 625 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (94 of them).
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- Other Defect
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- 15% of 625 recalls
- Source
- NHTSA
- Published
- August 31, 2026
This recall addresses a specific defect described in the notice above that does not fall into one of the more common categories, such as brakes, air bags, or the fuel system, that NHTSA also tracks.
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What Happened
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.
Which Products Are Affected
Certain 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision School Buses. A total of 246 units are affected.
What You Should 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.
Why This Matters
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V556000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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