Blue Bird ALL American, Conventional, Micro Bird (2006-2008): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V163000 · Apr 10, 2008 · Blue Bird Body Company
2,129
vehicles affected
2,129
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V163000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2008
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 2,129
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2008
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,129 MY 2006-2008 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 3, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL 1200, 2000, AND 5500 PLATFORM STYLE WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
What can happen
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 2006-2008 |
| Blue Bird | Conventional | 2006-2008 |
| Blue Bird | Micro Bird | 2006-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V163000?
3 models: Blue Bird All American (2006-2008), Blue Bird Conventional (2006-2008), Blue Bird Micro Bird (2006-2008), about 2,129 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V163000?
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
What can happen?
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.