Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V153000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 125 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V153000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2012-04-05T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12TU
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zpme-benf_retu
NHTSA ID: 12V153000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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