Blue Bird these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
The short version
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported a problem with the equipment adaptive/mobility. Here is what owners need to know.
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,129 MY 2006-2008 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 3, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL 1200, 2000, AND 5500 PLATFORM STYLE WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095).
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-163.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Blue Bird All American |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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