United StatesCertain 2025–2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K‑Series wheelchair platform lifts are affected; 82 vehicles are potentially involved. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift, which can allow the lift to continue to move while occupied and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026, and owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 (recall R26AH).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V556000; Manufacturer campaign R26AH
The hazard
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 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.
The official notice
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