7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Posted on: 2022-10-12
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 vision and all-american transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with part 1192, americans with disability act (ada), appendix a, chapter 3, t303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 7, 2022. Owners may contact blue bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r22cd-nsb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 2024-02-08
Description
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 vision 2020-2023 all american school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 04, 2024. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r24cm-sb.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.