1990 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

93V136000 Aug 10, 1993
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
THE FRONT DOOR CONTROL LATCH SYSTEM FAILS DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH PIN.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE FRONT DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED,ENTRAPPING THE PASSENGERS IN THE BUS AND IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERSCOULD NOT USE THE FRONT DOOR TO EXIT THE BUS.
Remedy
THE LOCK PIN WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS CAN OBTAIN A MODIFICATION KIT FROM BLUE BIRD OR IF THEY PREFER, A DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
2,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
91V139000 Aug 23, 1991
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS MAY EXCEED 20 POUND RELEASE FORCE.
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.
148 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SM1601 Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY across all model years (1987–1991).

7 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD WIDE BODY — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1991 2 0 View
1990 (current) 2 0
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 0 View

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