Recall 10V134 covers 23 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird buses with wheelchair-lift belt latches. Ricon provides the remedy free.
Blue Bird is recalling 23 2008-2010 All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird buses because the restraint belt on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts can appear buckled without fully latching. If the belt is not latched, the lift can operate with someone on the platform and raise the risk of injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift restraint belt on these 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird buses is supposed to work like a safety interlock. The belt tongue has to lock into the buckle before the Ricon Model S or K Series lift is allowed to move, so the platform stays controlled while a passenger is on it.
The defect is in the way the belt and buckle can appear latched when the latch is not actually engaged. An operator can insert the tongue far enough that the buckle looks closed, but not far enough to lock the mechanism. In that condition, the lift can still run with a passenger on the platform even though the restraint belt is not truly secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. The practical check is physical: the operator needs to confirm the belt tongue is locked in the buckle, instead of only seated enough to look latched.
Who's affected?
All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird buses are listed across the 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, with the same equipment adaptive/mobility component for each model.
| 2008 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Blue Bird Conventional | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Blue Bird Conventional | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Blue Bird Conventional | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 23 |
A matching year and Blue Bird bus model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly buckled restraint belt can allow the wheelchair lift to move while the lift user is not secured, increasing injury risk. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled correctly and keep the user positioned on the platform. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Conventional, or Micro Bird bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Blue Bird or Ricon to confirm whether the bus still needs the Ricon warning decal and DVD training aid.
- Reference recall number 10V134 when you call, and ask for instructions tied to the Ricon S or K Series wheelchair lift.
- Inspect the lift process before each use so the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.
- Avoid operating the wheelchair lift with an occupant on the platform until the decal is installed and operators have completed the training aid.
What happens at the repair
Blue Bird is working with Ricon on this campaign. The source remedy describes operator materials, not a part replacement: Ricon provides a warning decal and a DVD training aid for the wheelchair lift. Until Blue Bird or Ricon confirms the final dealer process for your bus, ask the service desk to document the recall status and any lift safety instructions. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall if a Blue Bird technician has to complete recall work.
Timeline
| April 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V134?
Recall 10V134 covers 23 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Conventional, and Micro Bird buses with Ricon S or K Series public-use wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt can appear latched without fully engaging, allowing lift operation with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Blue Bird All American, Conventional, or Micro Bird is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V134. If it is, contact Blue Bird or Ricon and reference recall 10V134. Ricon is handling the remedy with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid.
Does the recall remedy cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V134, Blue Bird worked with Ricon, and Ricon provides the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for affected buses.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V134?
The risk is injury to a wheelchair lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted but not fully latched, the belt can look secure while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V134000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V134 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V134000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →