Blue Bird Recall 98V108000: Structure, Body, Door

NHTSA recall 98V108000 · announced May 18, 1998 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 385 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A POSITIVE HOLD OPEN DEVICE (RETAINER) FOR THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

The risk

THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN UNTIL IT WAS RELEASED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR RETAINER. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THEIR DEALERS AND HAVE THEM INSTALL THE RETAINER IF THEY SO DESIRE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE KIT AND INSTALLATION 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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1994 Blue Bird Micro Bird
• 1995 Blue Bird Micro Bird
• 1996 Blue Bird Micro Bird
• 1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird
• 1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird
• 1994 Blue Bird Vcta
• 1995 Blue Bird Vcta
• 1996 Blue Bird Vcta
• 1997 Blue Bird Vcta
• 1998 Blue Bird Vcta

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.