NHTSA Recall 77V238000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V238000; Date: Dec. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Blue Bird Mini Bird; 1978 Blue Bird Mini Bird
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 6,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the operating mechanism within the emergency door latch or wheel chair lift door latch could malfunction and would thus prevent the door from operating. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".
How to Fix:
Owners will receive replacement latch assemblies with installation instructions and will be reimbursed for labor costs. Old latches should be destroyed after removal.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses, conventional and transit. System: structure; emergency doors. Consequences of defect: in an emergency situation, failure of these doors tooperate could result in serious injuries to vehicle passengers. Note: the doors should be checked frequently to ensure proper latch operation.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 1979
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