NHTSA Recall 99V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V017000; Date: Jan. 29, 1999
The 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:
1993 Blue Bird Conventional; 1994 Blue Bird Conventional; 1995 Blue Bird Conventional; 1996 Blue Bird Conventional; 1997 Blue Bird Conventional; 1998 Blue Bird Conventional; 1999 Blue Bird Conventional
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 15
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses mounted on navistar chassis. The standard cross view mirror assemblies installed on these buses do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to modify the cross view mirror assemblies.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 16, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions 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: Feb 16, 1999
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