Blue Bird Vcta recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Blue Bird Vcta, covering 23,558 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Blue Bird Vcta recalls by model year
All recalls
Structure: body: door
- 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."
- Risk
- The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 98V108000 · 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
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 Vcta recalls
How do I check if my Blue Bird Vcta 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 Vcta have?
5, covering structure, electrical system and air bags.
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