1995 BLUE BIRD TCFE Recall

Campaign:: 96V012000 on 01/24/1996
Component:: Structure:body
Manufactured:: 07/31/1995 - 11/30/1995
Affected:: 327
Defect:: These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. the attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the 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:: Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.
Notes:: System: equipment; other pieces. vehicle description: forward engine school and transit buses equipped with outward opening doors. 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.

1995 BLUE BIRD TCFE 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.