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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 August 12, 2008. It covers about 2,503 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,503
reported
Aug 12, 2008
owners notified
Sep 25, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is 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.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
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 number 08V395000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V395000

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

Yes. Recall 08V395000, reported on August 12, 2008, covers about 2,503 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V395000?

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 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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