1992 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recalls (2)

Campaign:

95V051000 on 03/22/1995

Component:

Air bags:knee bolster

Manufactured:

06/30/1992 - 12/31/1994

Affected:

2,309

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

96V073000 on 05/07/1996

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

04/22/1988 - 04/21/1996

Affected:

18,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

1992 BLUE BIRD GMCV TSB

Bulletin:

SM1601

Component:

355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Summary:

Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.

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