NHTSA Recall 06V112000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V112000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R06KS |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 11, 2006 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R06ks.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V112000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.