2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published November 4, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 4, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V731000, published November 4, 2015. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
What to do
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 December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2012 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2011 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2014 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2007 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | 2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2013 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird All American | 2009 Blue Bird All American | 2012 Blue Bird All American | 2011 Blue Bird All American | 2010 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird All American | 2007 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision | 2014 Blue Bird Vision | 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2007 Blue Bird All American | 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V731000 on November 4, 2015. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.