NHTSA Recall 19V082000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 787 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R19ZP-SB |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 11, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. 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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V082000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.