Wheel chair lift platform cracking/big pivot holes
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 all american transit buses manufactured from november 13, 2014, through may 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 vision transit buses manufactured from may 30, 2015, through february 2, 2016, equipped with ricon s-series (s2005 and s5510) wheelchair lifts. in the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety Consequence
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 27, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. the recall number for blue bird is r16yr-nsb.
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FAQ: Recall 16V405000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V405000?
NHTSA recall 16V405000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 6, 2016. It addresses: Wheel chair lift platform cracking/big pivot holes. The recall affects approximately 32 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V405000 or the manufacturer campaign number R16YR-NSB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.