Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V230000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V230000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 194 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.

Corrective Action

Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V230000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-09-05T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 217/emergency exit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 194

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qhuq_huwg-6825
NHTSA ID: 02V230000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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