NHTSA Recall 96V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V023000; Date: Jan. 1, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird Csre; 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 117
Recall Summary:
These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new cam lock plate.
Recall Notes:
System: visual; glass; manual window cranks; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: school and transit bus, forward and rear engine vehicles, equipped with rear center emergency window options 0177-00 and 3387-00. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized service and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should 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: Jan 11, 1996
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