Vehicle recall 96V012000 · January 23, 1996
Blue Bird Aafe, All American and 2 more models
These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. The attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. Passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.
- 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 is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. Owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.
- Notes
- System: equipment; other pieces. Vehicle description: forward engine school and transit buses equipped with outward opening doors. 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 reasonable time, 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
- 96V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 1996
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 11, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 327
- 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 Aafe (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird All American (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird Tcfe (1995): 1995
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