NHTSA Recall 93V080000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V080000; Date: May. 17, 1993
An emergency door that will not open presents anincreased risk of injury to passengers attempting to leave a bus in anemergency situation. A door lock which will not close presents a risk of apassenger accidentally falling out of the bus.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Blue Bird Conventional; 1991 Blue Bird Microbird; 1991 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,932
Recall Summary:
A weld in the door lock assembly used on rear and/or side emergency doors can be overstressed and break. When this occurs, a closed door cannot be opened, or if open it cannot be latched.
How to Fix:
Replace the defective door locks.
Recall Notes:
System: structure: door lock assembly. Vehicle description: buses manufactured at blue bird midwest plant.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 1993
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