1998-2003 Blue Bird LTC 40 recall: labels

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on September 5, 2002. It covers about 194 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 194
reported: Sep 5, 2002
owners notified: Sep 20, 2002

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong: Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy: Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242, if they have any questions.

Recall number 02V230000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird LTC 40 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 02V230000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Blue Bird LTC 40 labels?

Yes. Recall 02V230000, reported on September 5, 2002, covers about 194 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V230000?

Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242, if they have any questions.

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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