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NHTSARecalled 2015-11-04

Blue Bird Body Company — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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  • Brand BLUE BIRD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision transit buses and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts manufactured between January 1, 2006, and August 25, 2014. The affected lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large, which can allow bearings to move out of position. If this occurs, the stowed platform may move excessively and fail at its mounting points, potentially causing the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors open and creating a risk of injury to the lift operator.

To address this hazard, Blue Bird will notify owners and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and examine the platform for cracks. Any damaged components will be replaced at no cost. Owners can 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.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit 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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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