Recall 12V153000: 2009–2011 Blue Bird Vision and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 5, 2012

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

125vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Blue Bird ALL American3 complaints
• 2010 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2011 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2009 Blue Bird Vision6 complaints
• 2010 Blue Bird Vision2 complaints
• 2011 Blue Bird Vision0 complaints