Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V395000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V395000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,503 affected units, FMVSS 403/RICON PLATFORM LIFTS/STOW INTERLOCK, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V395000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-08-12T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/ricon platform lifts/stow interlock
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 2,503

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08NH
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a2rx-iw4e_6ujm
NHTSA ID: 08V395000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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