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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V395📅 Aug 14, 2008

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

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

A lift occupant CAN be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
08V395000
Manufacturer recall #
R08NH
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,503
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 25, 2008
Built
Apr 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Blue bird's recall no. R08NH.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 08V395 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 08V395?

2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American & 2006–2008 Blue Bird Conventional + 1 more. 2,503 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 1-818-267-3000.