Recall 12V153000: 2009–2011 Blue Bird ALL American, 2009–2011 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2009–2011 Blue Bird Vision
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 5, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 125
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V153000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R12TU
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Apr 26, 2012
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology