Latest BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/blue_bird/micro_birdThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 28 Apr 2024 20:10:34 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2011 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058217000866092000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2011 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058216000866036000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058217000866091000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058216000688768000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058217000866090000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058216000350626000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058217000374641000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058216000303630000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058217000374642000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000058216000323626000001004/recall.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT2011 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056752000866036000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056752000688768000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056753000866091000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056752000350626000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056753000866090000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056752000303630000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056753000374641000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056752000323626000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBlue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000056753000374642000001004/recall.aspxTue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT2011 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000046299000866036000001004/recall.aspxThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000046299000688768000001004/recall.aspxThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000046299000350626000001004/recall.aspxThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT2011 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035644000866036000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD TRANSI BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035645000866091000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035644000688768000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 24 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT'S "UP" FUNCTION. IF THE "UP" SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONTINUED UPWARD TRAVEL MAY OVERRUN THE FLOOR LEVEL CUT OFF POINT.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035647000688768000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD TRANSI BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035645000866090000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035644000350626000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD TRANSI BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 16, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035645000374641000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 ALL AMERICAN, CONVENTIONAL, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH RICON MODEL S OR K SERIES PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000035644000303630000001004/recall.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009. AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ROOF CAP THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT ROOF SHEET. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034237000688768000000287/recall.aspxThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009. AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ROOF CAP THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT ROOF SHEET. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034237000350626000000287/recall.aspxThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009. AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF RIVETS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT ROOF CAP THAT ATTACHES TO THE FRONT ROOF SHEET. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034237000303630000000287/recall.aspxThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELSCERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034017000688768000000349/recall.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELSCERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034017000350626000000349/recall.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELSCERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034017000303630000000349/recall.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELSCERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034017000323626000000349/recall.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELSCERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000034017000206323000000349/recall.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS. THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000033217000350626000000366/recall.aspxTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS. THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000033217000303630000000366/recall.aspxTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000033121000688768000000318/recall.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000033121000350626000000318/recall.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000033121000303630000000318/recall.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000032137000688768000000318/recall.aspxMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000032137000350626000000318/recall.aspxMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR SEATSBLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000032137000303630000000318/recall.aspxMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000027877000350626000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000027877000303630000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000027877000323626000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/micro_bird/recalls/000027877000206323000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT