Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #06V112000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V112000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 129 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 all american school and transit buses and 2006 conventional vision school buses manufactured between july 7 and november 8, 2005, equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts . the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V112000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2006-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R06KS

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2006 all american school and transit buses and 2006 conventional vision school buses manufactured between july 7 and november 8, 2005, equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts . the vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gpr7_9gs4~giu6

NHTSA ID: 06V112000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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