Blue Bird Gmcv 1996
Model Gmcv made in 1996 by Blue Bird got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, structure.
Model 1996
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
96V126001 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/01/1993 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 11371 | 07/15/1996 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/11/1996 | 07/25/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
95V150000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2557 | 09/12/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/07/1995 | 08/21/1995 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. and other articles of clothing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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 could be dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, 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. | |||||||||||||||
96V073000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/23/1988 to 04/22/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 08/21/1996 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/03/1996 | 05/08/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
96V078000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 203 | 07/03/1996 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/03/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with a wheelchair lift door in the first body section behind the entrance door. note: 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |