Vehicle recall 95V150000 · August 7, 1995
Blue Bird All American, Gmcv and 5 more models
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
- Consequence
- When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
- Notes
- System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 1995
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 12, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,557
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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 (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Blue Bird Gmcv (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Blue Bird Gpwb (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Blue Bird Mbwb (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Blue Bird Sbcv (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
- Blue Bird Vcta (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
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