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2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall - Campaign #05V014000

 
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2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF RECALL - #05V014000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED.

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Vehicle 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 3/1/2003 - 1/31/2005
Recalled on 1/26/2005
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 2/25/2005
# Affected 59
Recalled for STRUCTURE
 
Description CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021.
Notes BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R05JF.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC

2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STEERING

2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE

2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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