BLUE BIRD VISION 2016: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V405000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-27 | 2016-06-06 | 2016-06-06 |
Production Dates: 2015-05-30 - 2016-02-02
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16YR-NSB
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 404
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
