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Blue Bird Body Company — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-08-31

Blue Bird Body Company Vision school buses wheelchair lift electrical contactor may fail

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-08-31
Manufacturer	Blue Bird Body Company
Units affected	82
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. / 后果: A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
Component	EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Recall type	Vehicle
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.
Recall number	26V556000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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