Recall 19V081 covers 1 2019 Blue Bird Vision bus for a wheelchair lift cam defect. Free repair at a franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
Blue Bird is recalling one 2019 Vision bus under recall 19V081 because its Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lift can raise the platform above the vehicle floor while in use. That height mismatch can make a wheelchair user fall inward toward the bus, increasing injury risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on the 2019 Blue Bird Vision is the powered platform that raises a wheelchair user from ground level to the bus floor. The positioning input cam is part of that lift control system. It helps the lift know when the platform has reached the floor height, so the cutoff switch stops upward travel at the right point.
On this bus, the input cam can fail while the lift is in use. If the operator keeps pressing the up button with someone on the platform, the cutoff switch is disabled. The platform can travel above the vehicle floor instead of stopping level with it, which creates a tipping risk toward the inside of the bus.
There is no visual warning sign before failure. The operator and occupant would not see a clear advance indication that the positioning input cam has stopped working.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Blue Bird Vision bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift platform rises above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can fall inward toward the vehicle, increasing injury risk. There is no visual indication before this happens. Use extra care during lift operation and contact Blue Bird for recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Blue Bird Vision is included in this recall.
- Contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to confirm recall number 19V081 and ask when the free Ricon lift cam replacement is available.
- Use the owner notice Blue Bird mailed on March 4, 2019 when you call. If you do not have it, reference recall number 19V081.
- Keep passengers off the wheelchair lift until Blue Bird or the service provider confirms the positioning input cam repair is complete.
- Ask Blue Bird which authorized service location will replace the Ricon lift cam that keeps the platform from rising above the vehicle floor.
What happens at the repair
Once Blue Bird opens the final dealer repair, Blue Bird service will coordinate replacement of the Ricon wheelchair lift positioning input cam. That cam is part of the wheelchair lift position system. The repair is meant to stop the lift platform from traveling above the vehicle floor height while the lift is in use. The final repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 19V081. Blue Bird has already notified the owner listed for this 2019 Vision bus.
Timeline
| February 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 27, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| March 27, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 27, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V081?
Recall 19V081 covers 1 2019 Blue Bird Vision bus equipped with a Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lift. The lift positioning input cam can fail while in use, allowing the platform to rise above the vehicle floor height. Ricon will replace the input cam for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Blue Bird Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 19V081. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 and reference recall number R19ZP-NSB. The wheelchair lift input cam replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost. For recall 19V081, Ricon will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam free of charge through the Blue Bird recall process.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a fall injury during wheelchair lift use. If the platform rises above the vehicle floor height, the wheelchair user can fall inward toward the bus. Until the repair is complete, treat the lift as affected if the VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V081000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V081 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V081000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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