Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #19V526000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V526000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches Includes 1,737 affected units, Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. the recall began august 21, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V526000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2019-07-12T00:00:00
Subject: Roof hatch external handle may break/fmvss 217
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 1,737

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R19AF - SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 vision and all american school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing prolo roof emergency exit hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence Summary: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. the recall began august 21, 2019. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.6

Metadata

SID: row-heuh~bev2_xfx3
NHTSA ID: 19V526000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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