NHTSA Recall 12V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V153000; Date: Apr. 5, 2012
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2011 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird; 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird; 2011 Blue Bird Micro Bird; 2009 Blue Bird Vision; 2010 Blue Bird Vision; 2011 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 125
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 26, 2012
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