1996 Blue Bird Vcta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Blue Bird Vcta. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Blue Bird Vcta. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses. these buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer. owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
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