Vehicle recall 02V230000 · September 5, 2002

1998-2003 Blue Bird LTC 40

Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Consequence: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy: Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began September 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.
Notes: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V230000
Reported to NHTSA: September 5, 2002
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R02GF
Owner notification: September 20, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 194
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 02V230000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird LTC 40 (1998-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

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