2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American — Equipment
Published June 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 6, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V405000, published June 6, 2016. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
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 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird All American | 2015 Blue Bird All American | 2017 Blue Bird All American — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V405000 on June 6, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
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 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.