The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V556000·Announced 2026-08-31

Blue Bird Recalls Vision School Buses Due to Wheelchair Lift Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2025-2027 Vision school buses because a faulty electrical contactor may prevent wheelchair lifts from stopping, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The recall involves 82 vehicles where the electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.

A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. 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.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
82

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VISION SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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