NHTSA Recall 95V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V051000; Date: Mar. 14, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Blue Bird All American; 1993 Blue Bird All American; 1994 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1992 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1993 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1992 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1993 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1994 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1992 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1993 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1994 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1995 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1992 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1993 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1992 Blue Bird TC2000; 1993 Blue Bird TC2000; 1994 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000; 1992 Blue Bird Vcta; 1993 Blue Bird Vcta; 1994 Blue Bird Vcta; 1995 Blue Bird Vcta
Component: Air Bags:knee Bolster
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,309
Recall Summary:
The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14. 5" as required by fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14. 5" knee pad.
Recall Notes:
System: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 3, 1995
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