Blue Bird Labels Recall 02V185000 (408 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 02V185000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1995 Blue Bird All American	0	11	C
1996 Blue Bird All American	0	6	B
1997 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1998 Blue Bird All American	1	9	C
1999 Blue Bird All American	0	16	D
2000 Blue Bird All American	0	16	D
2001 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
2002 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
1995 Blue Bird TC2000	0	18	D
1996 Blue Bird TC2000	0	14	C
1997 Blue Bird TC2000	0	8	B
1998 Blue Bird TC2000	0	17	D
1999 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
2000 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
2001 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
2002 Blue Bird TC2000	0	11	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1995 Blue Bird All American

1996 Blue Bird All American

1997 Blue Bird All American

1998 Blue Bird All American

1999 Blue Bird All American

2000 Blue Bird All American

2001 Blue Bird All American

2002 Blue Bird All American

1995 Blue Bird TC2000

1996 Blue Bird TC2000

1997 Blue Bird TC2000

1998 Blue Bird TC2000

1999 Blue Bird TC2000

2000 Blue Bird TC2000

2001 Blue Bird TC2000

2002 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 02V185000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 02V185000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 02V185000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 15, 2002. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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