Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V435000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V435000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 803 affected units, FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCKS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 803 my 2006 through 2009 micro bird school buses manufactured from july 27, 2005, through august 20, 2008, equipped with optional wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift enable switch, if set to the "off" position while the lift is deployed can render the wheelchair interlocks inoperative.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V435000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2008-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/wheelchair lift interlocks

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 803

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08NM

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 803 my 2006 through 2009 micro bird school buses manufactured from july 27, 2005, through august 20, 2008, equipped with optional wheelchair lifts. the wheelchair lift enable switch, if set to the "off" position while the lift is deployed can render the wheelchair interlocks inoperative.

Consequence Summary: When the lift enable switch is activated the door brake interlocks could be disabled and the bus could be moved while the lift is deployed which could result in property damage or personal injury.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2008. owners may contact 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-grf3-sqp7~data

NHTSA ID: 08V435000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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