Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” The Striker Plates At The Bottom Of The Emergency Pushout Windows Can Wear A Groove Into The Emergency Release Bolt. If This Groove Becomes Deep Enough, The Emergency Push Window May Fail To Open As Intended When Released.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
ULTRA LF
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V014000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Failure Of The Pushout Window Could Potentially Trap Passengers Or Delay Their Escape, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Ship Repair Parts And Installation InstruCTIons To The Bus Owners. The Recall Began On February 21, 2005. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 478-825-2021.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030301
End Of Manufacture
20050131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
59
Date Owners Notified
20050225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050124
Make Campaign Number
R05JF
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217