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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V163📅 Apr 10, 2008

2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American & 2006–2008 Blue Bird Conventional + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V163000
Manufacturer recall #
R08NA
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,129
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-322-2884
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 30, 2008
Built
May 3, 2005 – Feb 15, 2008
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Blue Bird recall no. R08NA.customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V163 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V163?

2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American & 2006–2008 Blue Bird Conventional + 1 more. 2,129 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-322-2884.