Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Fasteners Used To Attach Parcel Racks To Body Structure May Become Dislodged Allowing The Racks To Fall Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
LTC 40
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V330000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
If The Parcel Racks Fell, A Passenger Could Be Injured.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980824
End Of Manufacture
19991111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
19991217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19991122