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2006-2008 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 10, 2008. It covers about 2,129 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,129
reported
Apr 10, 2008
owners notified
May 30, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is 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.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V163000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V163000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V163000, reported on April 10, 2008, covers about 2,129 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V163000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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