1991 Blue Bird Tc2000 Forward Control Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V136000
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Date of Owner Notification: October 20th, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE FRONT DOOR CONTROL LATCH SYSTEM FAILS DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH PIN.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE FRONT DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED,ENTRAPPING THE PASSENGERS IN THE BUS AND IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERSCOULD NOT USE THE FRONT DOOR TO EXIT THE BUS.

Corrective Summary:
THE LOCK PIN WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS CAN OBTAIN A MODIFICATION KIT FROM BLUE BIRD OR IF THEY PREFER, A DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: DOOR ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC VANDAL DOORLOCKS, OPTION 0215.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V139000
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: April 8th, 1992

Defect Summary:
PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS MAY EXCEED 20 POUND RELEASE FORCE.

Consequence Summary:
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPENTHE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.

Corrective Summary:
PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT OF PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS TO MEET THE FORCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSSES AND VANS.