NHTSA recall 12V153000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Blue Bird All American and 2 more
Reported Apr 5, 2012125 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R12TUBuilt Jan 17, 2008 – Oct 21, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.