Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #98V108000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V108000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 385 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 217/REAR DOOR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. these buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer. owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V108000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1998-05-18T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 217/rear door

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 385

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. these buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer. owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2vz3-c977.ys22

NHTSA ID: 98V108000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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