NHTSA Recall 05V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V014000; Date: Jan. 24, 2005
In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2003 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2005 Blue Bird Ultra Lf
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary:
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. " the striker plates at the bottom of the emergency pushout windows can wear a groove into the emergency release bolt. If this groove becomes deep enough, the emergency push window may fail to open as intended when released.
How to Fix:
Dealers will ship repair parts and installation instructions to the bus owners. The recall began on February 21, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-825-2021.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R05jf. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2005
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