BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 1995: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-01-11 | 1996-01-01 | 1996-02-05 |
Production Dates: 1995-05-01 - 1995-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 117
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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."
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CAM LOCK PLATE.
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.
