1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 RECALL - #02V230000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL RESTROOM FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE PUSHOUT WINDOW LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY THE RESTROOM AND YET IT IS LABELED AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/21/1997 - 7/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
9/5/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2002 |
| # Affected |
194 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL RESTROOM FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE PUSHOUT WINDOW LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY THE RESTROOM AND YET IT IS LABELED AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO REMOVE THE LABEL IDENTIFYING THE WINDOW AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242, IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for SUSPENSION
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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