Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #16V405000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V405000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 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 Includes 32 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.