BLUE BIRD LTC 40 1998: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V330000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | LTC 40 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-17 | 1999-11-22 | 1999-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-24 - 1999-11-11
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH PARCEL RACKS TO BODY STRUCTURE MAY BECOME DISLODGED ALLOWING THE RACKS TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING.
IF THE PARCEL RACKS FELL, A PASSENGER COULD BE INJURED.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, BY REMOVING THE PARCEL RACK, ADDING A REINFORCEMENT ANGLE OVER JOINT, AND RE-INSTALLING THE PARCEL RACK USING RIVETS AND PK SCREWS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
