Vehicle recall 08V395000 · August 12, 2008
Blue Bird All American, Conventional and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue 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
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Blue 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.
- Notes
- Blue 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V395000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2008
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08NH
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,503
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Blue Bird Conventional (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Blue Bird Micro Bird (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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