2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recall: Electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the…
NHTSA campaign 26V556000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Aug 31, 2026 · verified Sep 3, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Vision School Bus | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V556000 (manufacturer number R26AH). Data last verified Sep 3, 2026.