2008 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #07V035000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 2007 AND 2008 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 9 AND OCTOBER 27, 2006. THE LIFT INNER BARRIER INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER ON THE INNER BARRIER AND ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO MOVE DOWN MORE THAN ONE INCH BELOW FLOOR LEVEL WHILE OCCUPIED WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/9/2006 - 10/27/2006 |
| Recalled on |
2/8/2007 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/26/2007 |
| # Affected |
632 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 2007 AND 2008 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 9 AND OCTOBER 27, 2006. THE LIFT INNER BARRIER INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A PASSENGER ON THE INNER BARRIER AND ALLOW THE PLATFORM TO MOVE DOWN MORE THAN ONE INCH BELOW FLOOR LEVEL WHILE OCCUPIED WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT TO TIP BACKWARDS ONTO THE PLATFORM IF THE USER IS BACKING ONTO THE LIFT FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND HAS THE SMALL FRONT WHEELS FULLY OR PARTIALLY ON THE INNER BARRIER WHEN THE PLATFORM WAS LOWERED. A STANDEE COULD LOOSE HIS OR HER BALANCE IF THEY WERE POSITIONED FULLY OR PARTLY ON THE INNER BARRIER WHEN THE PLATFORM IS LOWERED. EITHER CONDITION COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH RICON TO REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E101). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R07LK.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 |
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SWITCH/WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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