Recall 95V051000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER Defect in 1992-1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,309 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V051000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,309 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1992 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1992 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1992 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1992 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1993 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1993 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1993 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1993 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1993 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1993 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1994 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1994 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1994 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1994 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1994 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1995 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000
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Defect Description
THE AISLE SIDE STYROFOAM KNEE PADS ON THE SUBJECT BARRIERS ARE 11" WIDE AND NOT 14.5" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.
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