NHTSA Recall 02V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V185000; Date: Jul. 15, 2002
The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Blue Bird All American; 1996 Blue Bird All American; 1997 Blue Bird All American; 1998 Blue Bird All American; 1999 Blue Bird All American; 2000 Blue Bird All American; 2001 Blue Bird All American; 2002 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000; 1996 Blue Bird TC2000; 1997 Blue Bird TC2000; 1998 Blue Bird TC2000; 1999 Blue Bird TC2000; 2000 Blue Bird TC2000; 2001 Blue Bird TC2000; 2002 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 408
Recall Summary:
Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays. " this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop. " the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began August 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2002
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