Recall 08V435000: Blue bird body company

Report received

Aug 26, 2008

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

803vehicles

Model years

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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 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.

Possible consequence

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.