Vehicle recall 93V136000 · August 10, 1993

Blue Bird All American, All American FC and 4 more models

The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.

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

Summary: The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V136000
Reported to NHTSA: August 10, 1993
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: October 20, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 93V136000 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 All American (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Blue Bird All American FC (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide (1986): 1986
Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body (1987-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
Blue Bird Standard (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control (1986-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

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