NHTSA Recall 16V405000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V405000; Date: Jun. 6, 2016
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Blue Bird All American; 2016 Blue Bird All American; 2017 Blue Bird All American; 2016 Blue Bird Vision; 2017 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 2016
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