CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The entrance door handrail on these buses has a diameter smaller than required by federal accessibility standards, which call for at least 1.25 inches. The thinner rail may be harder to grip securely when boarding or exiting.
A handrail that is difficult to grip increases the risk of a slip or fall, which could lead to injury. Owners should be aware of this risk when using the entrance.
The repair is free: authorized Blue Bird dealers will replace the handrail at no charge. Owners may also contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, referencing recall R22CD-NSB, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus | 2023 |