Defect Description For Recall
On The Involved Vehicles, The Operating Mechanism Within The Emergency Door Latch Or Wheel Chair Lift Door Latch Could MalfunCTIon And Would Thus Prevent The Door From Operating. This Fails To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Window Retention And Release”.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
MINI BIRD
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V238000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Owners Will Receive Replacement Latch Assemblies With Installation InstruCTIons And Will Be Reimbursed For Labor Costs. Old Latches Should Be Destroyed After Removal.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6000
Date Owners Notified
19790206
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19771228
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217