26V556Vehicle 2 documents
Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 82
- Recall opened
- Aug 31, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- R26AH
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS2025–2027
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Documents (2)
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V556000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.