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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain school buses from model years 2007-2015 equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts manufactured between January 1, 2006, and August 25, 2014. The affected lifts include models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510, which have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large. This defect allows bearings to move out of position, which can cause the stowed wheelchair platform to move excessively and fail at its mounting points.
If the platform fails, the wheelchair lift could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, posing an injury risk to the lift operator. To remedy this issue, Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks, replacing any damaged parts at no charge. Affected owners should contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 to arrange an inspection.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.