NHTSA Campaign Id 99V330000; Date: Nov. 22, 1999
If the parcel racks fell, a passenger could be injured.
Recalled Vehicles:1998 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 1999 Blue Bird Ltc 40
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: transit buses. The fasteners used to attach parcel racks to body structure may become dislodged allowing the racks to fall without warning.
How to Fix:Dealers will repair these vehicles, by removing the parcel rack, adding a reinforcement angle over joint, and re-installing the parcel rack using rivets and pk screws.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began December 17, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles 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 1-912-822-2242. 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: Dec 17, 1999
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