Recall 19V082 covers 787 2015-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision buses. Repair will be free at a Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 787 2015-2019 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts because the lift positioning input cam can fail during use. The platform can rise above the bus floor, raising the risk that a wheelchair user falls inward toward the vehicle; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lift on affected 2015-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses raises and lowers a wheelchair user between the ground and the bus floor. The platform lift uses position sensing to stop at the correct floor height, so the platform lines up with the bus entrance instead of continuing upward.
On these buses, the lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use. That cam is part of the position-sensing setup that tells the system where the platform is. If it fails and the operator keeps pressing the up button while someone is on the lift, the cutoff switch is disabled. The platform can travel past the vehicle floor height, which can tip the wheelchair occupant inward toward the bus.
There is no warning sign before failure. There is no visual indication, so a lift that looks normal still needs the recall repair if the VIN is included.
Who's affected?
Covers both All American and Vision buses across the 2015-2019 model years, with the same adaptive/mobility equipment component in scope for each.
| 2019 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2015 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2017 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2018 Blue Bird All American | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2017 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2018 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016 Blue Bird Vision | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 787 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the wheelchair lift platform rises above the vehicle floor, a wheelchair user can fall inward toward the vehicle, increasing injury risk. There is no visual warning sign before this happens. Use extra care during lift operation and arrange recall service once the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2019 Blue Bird All American or Vision bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to confirm current repair timing before using the wheelchair lift in passenger service.
- Schedule the free wheelchair-lift positioning-input-cam replacement that prevents the platform from rising above the vehicle floor.
- Call the listed recall customer-service line at 1-800-322-2884 with questions, and reference recall number 19V082 and Blue Bird recall R19ZP-SB.
- Bring the owner notice if Blue Bird sent one, especially if the bus changed owners after the March 4, 2019 mailing.
What happens at the repair
Blue Bird has not listed the final repair as available yet. Once it opens, a Blue Bird technician will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam on affected Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts. The recall repair will be free, with parts and labor covered. Blue Bird has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related lift repair before the recall notice, contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 with documentation and ask how to submit the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
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 19V082?
Recall 19V082 covers 787 2015-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium wheelchair lifts. The lift positioning input cam can fail during use, letting the platform rise above the vehicle floor height. Ricon dealers replace the cam for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2019 Blue Bird All American or Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific school bus is included in recall 19V082. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 and reference Blue Bird recall number R19ZP-SB. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 19V082, Ricon dealers replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a fall injury to the wheelchair user. If the lift platform rises above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can fall inward toward the bus. The repair path is the free positioning input cam replacement through a Ricon dealer.
When did Blue Bird start this recall repair?
Blue Bird's remedy notice says the recall began March 4, 2019. If your bus is included and the cam replacement has not been completed, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Ricon customer service and ask for the free recall repair under campaign 19V082.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V082000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V082 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V082000 |
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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