Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V035000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 632 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird 2007 and 2008 vision school buses manufactured between february 9 and october 27, 2006. the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall is expected to begin on or about february 26, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V035000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2007-02-08T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 632

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07LK

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain blue bird 2007 and 2008 vision school buses manufactured between february 9 and october 27, 2006. the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair lift to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. a standee could loose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform is lowered. either condition could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall is expected to begin on or about february 26, 2007. owners can 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-5c93-bsyh_3i29

NHTSA ID: 07V035000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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