Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V137000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 5 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american transit buses manufactured from september 23 through november 19, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V137000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2010-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/up button

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RV

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american transit buses manufactured from september 23 through november 19, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Consequence Summary: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V137000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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