1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV RECALL - #96V023000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE A LATCH WHICH SCRAPES AN ALUMINUM TRIM PIECE INCREASING THE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPEN. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 11/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/1996 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/11/1996 |
| # Affected |
117 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| Description |
THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE A LATCH WHICH SCRAPES AN ALUMINUM TRIM PIECE INCREASING THE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPEN. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CAM LOCK PLATE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; MANUAL WINDOW CRANKS; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUS, FORWARD AND REAR ENGINE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH REAR CENTER EMERGENCY WINDOW OPTIONS 0177-00 AND 3387-00. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for AIR BAGS, KNEE BOLSTER
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall for SEATS
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