2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird Conventional | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published April 6, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V134000, published April 6, 2010 and initiated April 5, 2010. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird Conventional | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD TRANSI BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
What to do
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- ALL AMERICAN
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | 2008 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | 2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | 2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird Conventional | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Conventional | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V134000 on April 6, 2010. Reported hazard: BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD TRANSI BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
What should I do if I have this product?
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.