NHTSA Recall 08V395000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,503 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V395000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NH |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall no. R08nh.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 08V395000
| 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.