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Campaign 96V-023

These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open

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Defect 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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CAM LOCK PLATE.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 96V023000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about visibility and wipers on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 96V-023
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Blue BirdALL American19950
Blue BirdCsre19950
Blue BirdSbcv19950
Blue BirdTC200019950
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.