The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V703000·Announced 2026-10-22

BYD Recalls 2023-2024 Ride Type A School Buses for Lift Defect

BYD is recalling 2023-2024 Ride Type A school buses because an electrical contactor may fail, preventing the wheelchair lift from stopping.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 electrical contactor may fail, preventing the wheelchair lift from stopping, which increases the risk of injury. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

BYD Coach & Bus is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ride Type A school buses. The recall involves 15 vehicles where the electrical contactor may fail, which can prevent the controls from stopping the wheelchair lift.

A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

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.

The recalled product

Product
BYD/RIDE TYPE A
Brand
BYD/RIDE
Manufacturer
BYD Coach & Bus
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
15

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)

  • TYPE A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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