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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V039📅 Feb 2, 2009

2007 Blue Bird A3FE2803A & 2006 Dodge Sprinter recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird and dodge Sprinter school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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

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

🔧 The fix

Obs is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or obs at 1-330-453-3725.

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
09V039000
Manufacturer
OBS, INC.
Vehicles affected
3
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 14, 2009
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 09V039 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 09V039?

2007 Blue Bird A3FE2803A & 2006 Dodge Sprinter. 3 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.