Recall 08V163000: 2006–2008 Blue Bird ALL American and 1 other model
- Report received
- Apr 10, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 2,129vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Blue Bird ALL American2 complaints
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2006 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 2007 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 2008 Blue Bird Conventional1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.