Blue Bird Conventional 2007
Model Conventional made in 2007 by Blue Bird got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, seats.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V163000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/03/2005 to 02/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2129 | 05/30/2008 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/10/2008 | 04/10/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V556000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2005 to 08/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 451 | 12/20/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/11/2007 | 12/11/2007 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2006 and 2007 my blue bird all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from july 16, 2005 through august 29, 2006, equipped with model 900 series wheelchair lifts manufactured by the braun corporation. the threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be notified by blue bird instructing them to contact braun for free repair. the recall january 16, 2008. owners can contact either blue bird at 478-822-2242 or braun product support at 1-800-946-7513. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07ms.braun recall no. 06e-094.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V395000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2503 | 09/25/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/12/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V328000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/01/2003 to 05/24/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 37095 | 09/18/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/13/2009 | 08/13/2009 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||