Recall 92V184000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Defect in 1989-1992 BLUE BIRD ALL-AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 912 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V184000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 912 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1989 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 1989 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1989 BLUE BIRD ALL-AMERICAN, 1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1990 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 1990 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1991 BLUE BIRD ALL-AMERICAN, 1991 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL, 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1992 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
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Defect Description
THE ELECTRIC VANDAL LOCK CENTER PLUNGER CAN TAP THE CONTROL LOCK PIN, OF THE OUTWARD OPENING DOOR, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR LOCK TO BECOME DISENGAGED.
Safety Consequence
THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy
MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.
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