1995-2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series and Blue Bird Transhuttle recall: windshield

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 5, 2000. It covers about 2,088 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,088
reported: May 5, 2000
owners notified: May 25, 2000

Visibility: windshield

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with transit sliding pushout windows. Potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk: Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the fmvss 217 requirements.

Recall number 00V130000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Commercial Series 1995-2000 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Blue Bird Transhuttle 1995-2000 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Questions about recall 00V130000

Is there a recall on the 1995-2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series and Blue Bird Transhuttle windshield?

Yes. Recall 00V130000, reported on May 5, 2000, covers about 2,088 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V130000?

Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the fmvss 217 requirements.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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