NHTSA Recall 15V730000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,114 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V730000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R15YI-SB |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | November 4, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
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 December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V730000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2007, 2008 |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.