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Recall 26V556000: Blue Bird Body Company, equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp:controls/control wiring
Reported 2026-08-31 · vehicle recall · 82 units
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.
Risk
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2025 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2026 |
| BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS | 2027 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R26AH |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | ODI |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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