Blue Bird ALL American, Conventional, Micro Bird (2006-2008): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V395000 · Aug 12, 2008 · Blue Bird Body Company
2,503
vehicles affected
2,503
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V395000
- Date
- Aug 12, 2008
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 2,503
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,503 MY 2006-2008 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 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 08V395000?
3 models: Blue Bird All American (2006-2008), Blue Bird Conventional (2006-2008), Blue Bird Micro Bird (2006-2008), about 2,503 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V395000?
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW 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.