The worst 2005 Blue Bird A3FE problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Canyon state bus sales is recalling 2 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird special needs school buses, model a3fe. These vehicles 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.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Canyon state bus sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or canyon state bus sales at 1‑602‑230‑1515.
Recall number 08V630000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Canyon state bus sales is recalling 2 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird special need school buses, model a3fe. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "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.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Canyon state bus sales 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 canyon state bus sales at 1‑602‑230‑1515.
Recall number 08V631000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Blue Bird A3FE 3
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Is the 2005 Blue Bird A3FE reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Blue Bird A3FE.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Blue Bird A3FE?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Blue Bird A3FE have?
2 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.
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