Vehicle recall 05V014000 · January 24, 2005

2002-2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF

Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the striker…

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Summary: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the striker plates at the bottom of the emergency pushout windows can wear a groove into the emergency release bolt. If this groove becomes deep enough, the emergency push window may fail to open as intended when released.
Consequence: In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will ship repair parts and installation instructions to the bus owners. The recall began on February 21, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-825-2021.
Notes: Blue bird recall no. R05JF.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 24, 2005
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R05JF
Owner notification: February 25, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 59
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 05V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Ultra LF (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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