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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V852📅 Dec 10, 2025

2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS & 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses. The wheelchair lift may have a missing support brace, causing the wheelchair lift to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 404, "Platform Lift Installations."

💥 The risk

A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Blue Bird will install the missing support brace, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V852000
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
52
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 4, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V852 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V852?

2026–2027 Blue Bird Vision School BUS & 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit BUS. 52 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.