FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1993: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1993-06-01 - 1999-01-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V017000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-02-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-01-29 | Date Added to Database: 1999-02-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99CM | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES MOUNTED ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS. THE STANDARD CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." |
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Consequence:
THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS. |
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Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO MODIFY THE CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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