Recall 02V185000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1995-2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 408 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V185000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 408 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1997 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000
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Defect Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THIS STANDARD REQUIRES SPECIFIC LABELING FOR "ENGINE START" AND "ENGINE STOP." THE WORDING OF THE LABELS ON THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Safety Consequence
THE OPERATOR COULD PLACE THE ENGINE SWITCH IN A POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INTENDED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
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