NHTSA recall 02V230000
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Blue Bird Ltc 40
Reported Sep 5, 2002194 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R02GFBuilt Nov 21, 1997 – Jul 30, 2002
The defect
Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, IS substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it IS labeled as an emergency exit.
The risk
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
The remedy
Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.