2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF RECALL - #05V014000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2003 - 1/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2005 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
2/25/2005 |
| # Affected |
59 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R05JF.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STEERING
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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