Blue Bird SBCV recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Blue Bird SBCV, covering 35,428 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Blue Bird SBCV recalls by model year
All recalls
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
Recall number 98V037000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
- Risk
- The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Recall number 96V126001 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the 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
- Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.
Recall number 96V078000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- 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
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- The wrong circuit breaker was installed in the electrical panel which could cause an interruption of the 8-light warning system.
- Risk
- The 8-light warning system would stop functioning while discharging passengers increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or an exiting passenger being struck by an oncoming vehicle.
- Remedy
- Owners will be notified to check and replace as necessary the circuit breakers. Owners can also have these circuit breakers checked and replaced at an authorized dealer.
Recall number 96V011000 · Recall details
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new cam lock plate.
Recall number 96V023000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
- 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 could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
Recall number 95V150000 · Recall details
Air bags: knee bolster
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.
Recall number 95V051000 · Recall details
Questions about the Blue Bird SBCV recalls
How do I check if my Blue Bird SBCV has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
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 Blue Bird SBCV have?
8, covering visibility, seats and structure.
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