Vehicle recall 08V435000 · August 26, 2008
2006-2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird
The wheelchair lift enable switch, if set to the "off" position while the lift is deployed can render the wheelchair interlocks inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall no. R08NM.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
- 08V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 2008
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08NM
- Owner notification
- October 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 803
- 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 Micro Bird (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
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