Blue Bird Recall 26V556000: Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Wheelchair Lift/ramp, Controls/control Wiring

NHTSA recall 26V556000 · announced August 31, 2026 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 82 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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 were mailed October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AH.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2025 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
• 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
• 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.