BLUE BIRD VISION 2023: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V763000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-07 | 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2022-05-07 - 2022-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R22CD-NSB
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act "ADA", Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 7, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CD-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.nhtsa.gov.
