NHTSA recall 08V435000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Blue Bird Micro Bird
Reported Aug 26, 2008803 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R08NMBuilt Jul 27, 2005 – Aug 20, 2008
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.