Recall 95V-090: 1980–1995 Blue Bird ALL American, 1988–1995 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1995, covering about 27,189 vehicles.
The problem
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
The 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 inserious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.note: this campaign supercedes blue bird's recall campaign 93v-032.000.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please ontact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 95V090000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All 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 95V-090?
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
How is recall 95V-090 fixed?
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
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.