Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses
— Recall Campaign #22V763000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 20 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V763000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 12, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V763000 |
| Units affected: | 20 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
- Consequeces:
- A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 7, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CD-NSB.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.