7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1996-07-25
Description
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum routemaster seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
Consequence
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes
Owner notification began july 15, 1996.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 1-912-825-9608. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1996-02-05
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Posted on: 1995-03-23
Description
The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11 wide and not 14.5 as required by fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5 knee pad.
Notes
System: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. Vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-05-08
Description
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. Note: owner 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 1996-01-25
Description
The wrong circuit breaker was installed in the electrical panel which could cause an interruption of the 8-light warning system.
Consequence
The 8-light warning system would stop functioning while discharging passengers increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or an exiting passenger being struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified to check and replace as necessary the circuit breakers. Owners can also have these circuit breakers checked and replaced at an authorized dealer.
Notes
System: electrical; fuse and recepticle; circuit breaker. Vehicle description: school buses, school bus chassis and school bus van conversions with option 2016-03 (8-light warning system) and built in canada. Note: 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1995-08-21
Description
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
Notes
System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, 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.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-05-09
Description
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with a wheelchair lift door in the first body section behind the entrance door. Note: 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.