NHTSA Recall 08V163000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,129 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V163000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NA |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 10, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Blue bird is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about april 28, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08na.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 08V163000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.