Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V501000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V501000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 17 affected units, FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY DOOR AUDIBLE ALARM/BUZZER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2008 blue bird micro bird school buses manufactured between september 5 and october 15, 2007. the subject buses were manufactured without a rear emergency door audible alarm/buzzer which fails to 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 repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V501000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2007-10-29T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 217/emergency door audible alarm/buzzer
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07MN
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2008 blue bird micro bird school buses manufactured between september 5 and october 15, 2007. the subject buses were manufactured without a rear emergency door audible alarm/buzzer which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.'
Consequence Summary: This standard establishes requirements for the retention of windows other than windshields in buses, and establishes operating forces, opening dimensions, and markings for bus emergency exits. The purpose o f 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 repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 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-x2bf_t7rc_7z5u
NHTSA ID: 07V501000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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