Blue Bird Recall 99V017000: Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devices, Exterior

NHTSA recall 99V017000 · announced January 29, 1999 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 15 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES MOUNTED ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS. THE STANDARD CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

The risk

THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.

What to do

BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO MODIFY THE CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS AND 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

• 1993 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1994 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1995 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1996 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1997 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1998 Blue Bird Conventional
• 1999 Blue Bird Conventional

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