NHTSA Recall 02V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V230000; Date: Sep. 5, 2002
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 1999 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 2000 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 2001 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 2002 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 2003 Blue Bird Ltc 40
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 194
Recall Summary:
Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. " the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
How to Fix:
Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began September 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.
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: Sep 20, 2002
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