NHTSA Recall 12V153000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12TU |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 5, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 26, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 wheelchairs 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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V153000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.