2017 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2015-2017 All American transit buses and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses equipped with Ricon S-Series wheelchair lifts. The lifts may develop cracked platform side plates, and the folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large, causing bearings to shift out of position. If these problems occur, the lift platform can separate from the lift mechanism and fall against the vehicle's lift door, potentially striking the lift operator when the doors are opened.
To address the hazard, Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and examine the platform for cracks, replacing any damaged parts at no cost. Affected owners can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 to arrange the inspection and repairs. The recall number is R16YR-NSB.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
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 June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. The recall number for Blue Bird is R16YR-NSB.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 All American transit buses manufactured from November 13, 2014, through May 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured from May 30, 2015, through February 2, 2016, equipped with Ricon S-Series (S2005 and S5510) wheelchair lifts. In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
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