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1990 Blue Bird GPWB recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Blue Bird GPWB, covering 59,260 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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SeatsReported June 15, 1999 · 41,260 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. The wall side attaching bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been installed too close to the edge of the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the attachment points.
Risk
In the event of a frontal crash, the rear attaching bolt of these seats could pull out of the seat ledge increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.

Recall number 99V018000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported May 3, 1996 · 18,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 96V073000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1990 Blue Bird GPWB recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1990 Blue Bird GPWB have?

2, covering seats and structure.

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