Blue Bird Tc2000 Forward Control 1990
Model Tc2000 Forward Control made in 1990 by Blue Bird got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, visibility.
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V136000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2000 | 10/20/1993 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/10/1993 | 09/01/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure: door assembly.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electric vandal doorlocks, option 0215. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V139000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/01/1989 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 148 | 04/08/1992 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/23/1991 | 08/28/1991 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Pushout rectangular transit windows may exceed 20 pound release force. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In case of an emergency, occupant may not be able to openthe window to use as an emergency exit. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Provide adjustment of pushout rectangular transit windows to meet the force application requirements of fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windows; fmvss 217.vehicle description: busses and vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE93048 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/12/1993 | 08/31/1993 | DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS | 93V136000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 225000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150 . the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked , the contact later noticed that it was on fire . the fire department was contacted and they stated that it was n electrical problem that caused the fire . there were no injuries and a report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a mechanic and was stated a total loss. the failure and the current mileage was 225,000.cv | |||