Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V292000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 192 affected units, FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. the subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V292000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2007-07-03T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 217/emergency exit windows

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 192

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07LW

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. the subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Consequence Summary: The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cvae-97eh~8xan

NHTSA ID: 07V292000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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