A WELD IN THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY USED ON REAR AND/OR SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND BREAK
— Recall Campaign #93V080000
A WELD IN THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY USED ON REAR AND/OR SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND BREAK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOSED DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED, OR IF OPEN IT CANNOT BE LATCHED.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,932 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V080000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 17, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V080000 |
| Units affected: | 1,932 |
- Description:
- A WELD IN THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY USED ON REAR AND/OR SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND BREAK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, A CLOSED DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED, OR IF OPEN IT CANNOT BE LATCHED.
- Consequeces:
- AN EMERGENCY DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A BUS IN ANEMERGENCY SITUATION. A DOOR LOCK WHICH WILL NOT CLOSE PRESENTS A RISK OF APASSENGER ACCIDENTALLY FALLING OUT OF THE BUS.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCKS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES MANUFACTURED AT BLUE BIRD MIDWEST PLANT.