Recall 09V-039: 2007 Blue Bird A3FE2803A, 1991 Blue Bird Tcfc2708 and 1 more
OBS, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 29, 2009, covering about 3 vehicles.
The problem
Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird and dodge sprinter school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Obs is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or obs at 1-330-453-3725.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | OBS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V039000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird A3FE2803A | 2007 | All years |
| Blue Bird Tcfc2708 | 1991 | All years |
| Dodge Sprinter | 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-039?
Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain blue bird and dodge sprinter school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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.
How is recall 09V-039 fixed?
Obs is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or obs at 1-330-453-3725.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.