Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V014000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 59 affected units, FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS/HEHR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V014000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2005-01-24T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 217/emergency exit windows/hehr
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 59

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bzys_hpg8~6bqj
NHTSA ID: 05V014000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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