1997 BLUE BIRD SBCV Recall

Campaign:
98V037000 on 02/26/1998
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 02/15/1998
Affected:
564
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses mounted on freightliner fs-65 chassis. buses equipped with system "b" mirrors do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Consequence:
A school bus driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 30, 1998. owners who take their buses 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 BLUE BIRD SBCV 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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