# Blue Bird Body Company: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move (26V556000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Subject | Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move |
| NHTSA ID | 26V556000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R26AH |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 82 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 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. |

## Why this score
- 82 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V556000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.