Vehicle recall 91V139000 · August 23, 1991
Blue Bird All American Frwd Control, All American Rear Engine and 4 more models
Pushout rectangular transit windows may exceed 20 pound release force.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pushout rectangular transit windows may exceed 20 pound release force.
- Consequence
- In case of an emergency, occupant may not be able to openthe window to use as an emergency exit.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 23, 1991
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 8, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
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 All American Frwd Control (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Blue Bird All American Rear Engine (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Blue Bird Micro Bird Van Conversion (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Blue Bird Standard Bus Conventional (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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