NHTSA Recall 98V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V037000; Date: Feb. 23, 1998
A school bus driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1998 Blue Bird Sbcv
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 564
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses mounted on freightliner fs-65 chassis. Buses equipped with system "b" mirrors do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 30, 1998. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 1998
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