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NHTSARecalled Aug 31, 2026 · #26V556000

Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice