NHTSA Recall 08V395000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V395000; Date: Aug. 12, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Blue Bird All American; 2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American; 2006 Blue Bird Conventional; 2007 Blue Bird Conventional; 2008 Blue Bird Conventional; 2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird; 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird; 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,503
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 25, 2008
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