The problem
Certain my 2006 all american school and transit buses and 2006 conventional vision school buses manufactured between july 7 and november 8, 2005, equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts . The vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
The risk
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
The fix
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Contacts
Blue bird recall no. R06ks. 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V112000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.