Wheelchair lift/ramp: controls/control wiringRecall 26V-556 · 2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Blue Bird Body Company recall 26V-556 covers 82 2025–2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus for a wheelchair lift/ramp: controls/control wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V556000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 29, 2025 to October 24, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.