Blue Bird Micro Bird, Vcta (1994-1998): Structure
Recall 98V108000 · May 18, 1998 · Blue Bird Body Company
385
vehicles affected
385
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V108000
- Date
- May 18, 1998
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 385
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door
- Model years
- 1994-1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN UNTIL IT WAS RELEASED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Micro Bird | 1994-1998 |
| Blue Bird | Vcta | 1994-1998 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V108000?
2 models: Blue Bird Micro Bird (1994-1998), Blue Bird Vcta (1994-1998), about 385 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V108000?
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.
What can happen?
THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN UNTIL IT WAS RELEASED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.