Defect Description For Recall
Certain Coaches Equipped With Optional Restroom Fail To Comply With Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” The Pushout Window Located On The Right Side, At The Rear Of The Bus, Is Substantially Obstructed By The Restroom And Yet It Is Labeled As An Emergency Exit.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
LTC 40
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V230000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, An Occupant May Not Be Able To Properly Exit The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Distributors And Owners Will Be Notified To Remove The Label Identifying The Window As An Emergency Exit. Owner Notification Began September 20, 2002. Owners Should Contact Blue Bird At 1-478-822-2242, If They Have Any Questions.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19971121
End Of Manufacture
20020730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
194
Date Owners Notified
20020920
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20020905
Make Campaign Number
R02GF
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217