Recall 25V852 covers 52 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision buses for a missing wheelchair-lift support brace. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 52 2025-2027 Vision Transit Bus and Vision School Bus vehicles because a wheelchair lift support brace is missing on some buses, causing the lift to fail. A failed lift increases injury risk, and Blue Bird dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and Vision School Bus buses is the platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair between the ground and the bus floor. The center brace for the Ricon lift is part of the mounting hardware. It helps hold the lift structure in the correct position while the platform carries weight.
On affected buses, the Ricon lift was built with 4 brackets instead of the 5 brackets required for this installation. That missing center support brace leaves the lift without the bracket set Blue Bird and Ricon identified for compliance with the platform lift standard. The issue came from a manufacturing error, not from driver use or maintenance.
An owner, driver, or attendant should not expect a warning sign before the lift fails. There is no warning sign before failure, so an included bus needs the bracket remedy before the lift is used for wheelchair service.
Who's affected?
Covers Vision Transit Bus and Vision School Bus models across the 2025, 2026, and 2027 model years, all tied to the same wheelchair lift/ramp component.
| 2025 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | Wheelchair lift/ramp |
|---|---|
| 2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | Wheelchair lift/ramp |
| 2027 Blue Bird Vision School Bus | Wheelchair lift/ramp |
| Units affected | 52 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury for the person using the lift and anyone assisting nearby. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat any lift problem as a reason to stop using the lift and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus or Vision School Bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the free support-brace installation that keeps the wheelchair lift properly supported.
- Bring the recall notice if it arrived, and reference recall number 25V852 when you call.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until Blue Bird completes the free support-brace repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician installs the missing support brace for the wheelchair lift so the lift structure is properly supported. The repair is free under recall 25V852, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for a wheelchair-lift repair tied to this missing brace before the recall notice, Blue Bird's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 about submitting the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 10, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 11, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 11, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V852?
Recall 25V852 covers 52 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus and Vision School Bus vehicles. The wheelchair lift is missing a support brace, which can cause the lift to fail and increase injury risk. Blue Bird will install the missing support brace for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus or Vision School Bus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 25V852. If it is, contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or a franchised Blue Bird service location to schedule the free support-brace installation.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Blue Bird will install the missing wheelchair-lift support brace free of charge, including the covered parts and labor for buses included in recall 25V852.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V852?
The safety risk is wheelchair-lift failure during use. A missing support brace can cause the lift to fail, which increases the risk of injury to a passenger using the lift or to someone helping with boarding. The fix is the free support-brace installation from Blue Bird.
When were owners notified about recall 25V852?
Blue Bird mailed owner notification letters on February 4, 2026. If you own or manage a 2025-2027 Blue Bird Vision bus and did not receive a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V852 when contacting Blue Bird or the service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V852000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V852 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V852000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →