Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V185000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V185000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 408 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 101/LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. owner notification began august 29, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V185000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 101/label
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 408

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Consequence Summary: The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. owner notification began august 29, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g98q_phm2.qpf8
NHTSA ID: 02V185000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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