Recall 93V-080: 1991 Blue Bird Conventional, 1991 Blue Bird Microbird and 1 more

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 1993, covering about 1,932 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-080
Report date
May 17, 1993
Vehicles affected
1,932
Owners notified
Apr 27, 1993

The problem

A weld in the door lock assembly used on rear and/or side emergency doors can be overstressed and break. When this occurs, a closed door cannot be opened, or if open it cannot be latched.

The risk

An emergency door that will not open presents anincreased risk of injury to passengers attempting to leave a bus in anemergency situation. A door lock which will not close presents a risk of apassenger accidentally falling out of the bus.

The fix

Replace the defective door locks.

Notes

System: structure: door lock assembly.vehicle description: buses manufactured at blue bird midwest plant.

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number93V080000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Conventional1991All years
Blue Bird Microbird1991All years
Blue Bird TC20001991All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 93V-080?

A weld in the door lock assembly used on rear and/or side emergency doors can be overstressed and break. When this occurs, a closed door cannot be opened, or if open it cannot be latched.

How is recall 93V-080 fixed?

Replace the defective door locks.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.