NHTSA Recall 07V292000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V292000; Date: Jul. 3, 2007
The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Blue Bird All American; 2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 192
Recall Summary:
Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from January 14, 2005, through March 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. The subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R07lw. Customers may 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: Apr 7, 2008
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