NHTSA Recall 08V435000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 803 vehicles. It affects 2006–2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V435000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NM |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 26, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall no. R08nm.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 08V435000
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.