2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall - Campaign #06V112000

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2006 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #06V112000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

CERTAIN MY 2006 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND 2006 CONVENTIONAL VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 7 AND NOVEMBER 8, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS . THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS FOR THE LIFTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE LIFT TO STOW IMPROPERLY.

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Vehicle 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 7/11/2005 - 11/8/2005 Recalled on 4/11/2006 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 5/5/2006 # Affected 129 Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY   Description CERTAIN MY 2006 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND 2006 CONVENTIONAL VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 7 AND NOVEMBER 8, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS . THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS FOR THE LIFTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE LIFT TO STOW IMPROPERLY. Consequences IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R06KS.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. See also 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE