Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V081000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2019 blue bird vision bus equipped with a ricon s-series titanium wheelchair lift. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Corrective Action

Blue bird has notified the owner and ricon will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began march 4, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19zp-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V081000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2019-02-11T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19ZP-NSB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2019 blue bird vision bus equipped with a ricon s-series titanium wheelchair lift. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird has notified the owner and ricon will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began march 4, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19zp-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-bt4u_zmwv_y43v

NHTSA ID: 19V081000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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