NHTSA Recall 25V852000: Wheelchair lift/ramp (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Vision School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V852000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY › WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP |
| Report received | December 10, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A wheelchair lift that fails increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V852000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.