1990-1996 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others recall: body

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 3, 1996. It covers about 18,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,000
reported: May 3, 1996
owners notified: Aug 21, 1996
related complaints: 14

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

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird Conventional 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird GMCV 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird GPWB 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird Mini Bird 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird SBCV 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird TC2000 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Blue Bird Vcta 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about body problems.

1993 Blue Bird All American 1994 Blue Bird All American 1995 Blue Bird All American 1996 Blue Bird All American 1993 Blue Bird Conventional 1994 Blue Bird Conventional 1995 Blue Bird Conventional 1996 Blue Bird Conventional 1993 Blue Bird GMCV 1994 Blue Bird GMCV 1995 Blue Bird GMCV 1996 Blue Bird GMCV

Questions about recall 96V073000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1996 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others body?

Yes. Recall 96V073000, reported on May 3, 1996, covers about 18,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V073000?

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.

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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