BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 803 MY 2006 THROUGH 2009 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     BLUE BIRD / MICRO BIRD       2006-2009
 
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr's Report Date : AUG 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V435000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 803
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 29, 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.