Recalls for your 1998 Blue Bird Vcta

Recalls for 1998 Blue Bird Vcta

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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 1998-05-20
Description
Vehicle description: school buses.  These buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door.  This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.  217, bus window retention and release.

Consequence
The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer.  Owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.

Notes
Owner notification began july 2, 1998.owners who do not receive the free kit and installation 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).