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NHTSARecalled 2019-02-11

Blue Bird Body Company — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Is my product affected?

2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2018 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2018 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2019 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION

  • Brand BLUE BIRD

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

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail during use, causing the lift platform to rise above the vehicle floor height. This defect creates a risk that a wheelchair user could fall inward into the vehicle, potentially causing injury.

To remedy the recall, Blue Bird will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam at no charge. The recall began on March 4, 2019. Affected owners should contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 to arrange the replacement. Blue Bird's recall number for reference is R19ZP-SB.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.

What should I do?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.

Details from the source

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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