Blue Bird Gpwb 1996

Model Gpwb made in 1996 by Blue Bird got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, structure.

Gpwb year 1996

Recalls

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
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.
99V018000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 09/01/1987 to 01/04/1999	V (Vehicle)	41260	07/29/1999	OVSC	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	06/15/1999	02/01/1999
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: school buses. the wall side attaching bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been installed too close to the edge of the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the attachment points.
Consequence Summary	In the event of a frontal crash, the rear attaching bolt of these seats could pull out of the seat ledge increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Summary	Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.
Notes	Owner notification began april 28 and july 29, 1999. owners who do not receive the free parts and instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.