Blue Bird Gmcv 1993

Model Gmcv made in 1993 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningair bags, seats and structure.

Model 1993

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER
95V051000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 07/01/1992 to 01/01/1995V (Vehicle)230905/03/1995MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY03/14/199503/23/1995571222
Defect SummaryThe aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11 wide and not 14.5 as required by fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5 knee pad.
NotesSystem: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: 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 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.
SEATS
96V126001BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 09/01/1993 to 04/01/1996V (Vehicle)1137107/15/1996MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY07/11/199607/25/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum routemaster seat. blue bird option 2821 or 2824. the seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
Consequence SummaryThe upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. this can result in personal injury to the driver.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
NotesOwner notification began july 15, 1996.owners 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 1-912-825-9608. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STRUCTURE - BODY
96V073000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/23/1988 to 04/22/1996V (Vehicle)1800008/21/1996ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/03/199605/08/1996
Defect SummaryPassenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesSystem: 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.

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