Recall 91V139000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Defect in 1990-1991 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY
RECALL This recall affects up to 148 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V139000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 148 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1990 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY, 1990 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE, 1990 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN FRWD CONTROL, 1990 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD VAN CONVERSION, 1990 BLUE BIRD STANDARD BUS CONVENTIONAL, 1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000 FORWARD CONTROL, 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 FORWARD CONTROL, 1991 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE, 1991 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN FRWD CONTROL, 1991 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY, 1991 BLUE BIRD STANDARD BUS CONVENTIONAL, 1991 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD VAN CONVERSION
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Defect Description
PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS MAY EXCEED 20 POUND RELEASE FORCE.
Safety Consequence
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPENTHE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
Remedy
PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT OF PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS TO MEET THE FORCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217.
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