Recall 96V-073: 1988–1996 Blue Bird ALL American, 1988–1996 Blue Bird Conventional and 6 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996, covering about 18,000 vehicles.
The problem
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward 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 in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. Note: owner who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact 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 | 96V073000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Gmcv | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Gpwb | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Mini Bird | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Sbcv | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
| Blue Bird Vcta | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | 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 96V-073?
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
How is recall 96V-073 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.