Vehicle recall 96V023000 · January 1, 1996
Blue Bird All American, Csre and 2 more models
These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new cam lock plate.
- Notes
- System: visual; glass; manual window cranks; FMVSS no. 217. Vehicle description: school and transit bus, forward and rear engine vehicles, equipped with rear center emergency window options 0177-00 and 3387-00. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized service 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
- 96V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 1, 1996
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 11, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- 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 (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird Csre (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird Sbcv (1995): 1995
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1995): 1995
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