Vehicle recall 12V153000 · April 5, 2012
Blue Bird All American, Micro Bird and 1 more model
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
- Consequence
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on April 26, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign number is R12TU.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V153000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 5, 2012
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R12TU
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Blue Bird Micro Bird (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
- Blue Bird Vision (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Blue Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.