Blue Bird Micro Bird 2007

Model Micro Bird made in 2007 by Blue Bird got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and equipment.

Model 2007

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07V552000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 12/14/2000 to 09/05/2007V (Vehicle)174705/08/2008MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY12/05/200712/05/2007
Defect SummaryCertain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. a fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.
Consequence SummaryA vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. the recall began on may 8, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
NotesBlue bird recall no. r07mr.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.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V163000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/03/2005 to 02/15/2008V (Vehicle)212905/30/2008OVSCBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY04/10/200804/10/2008571404
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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.
08V435000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 07/27/2005 to 08/20/2008V (Vehicle)80310/22/2008MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/26/200808/27/2008571403
Defect SummaryBlue 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.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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.
07V556000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 07/16/2005 to 08/29/2006V (Vehicle)45112/20/2007MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY12/11/200712/11/2007571404
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryShould the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesBlue 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.
08V395000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2007V (Vehicle)250309/25/2008MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/12/200808/14/2008571403
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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.
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
09V450000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 08/31/2005 to 09/27/2009V (Vehicle)37612/29/2009OVSCBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY11/20/200911/20/2009571110
Defect SummaryCertain model year 2006 through 2010 blue bird micro bird single rear wheel model school buses manufactured from august 31, 2005 through september 27, 2009, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. if the vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, then the tire and loading placard should indicate none under the size and recommended tire inflation pressure. the placard listed inflation pressure for a spare tire that was the same as the front tire inflation pressure.
Consequence SummaryInflation pressure required for the rear tires could be higher than the front tire which could cause premature tire wear resulting in a potential tire failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will provide replacement tire and loading placards with the appropriate spare tire indicated to owners free of charge. the campaign began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
NotesBlue bird's campaign number is r09px.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 .

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