Blue Bird Latch Recall 92V184000 (912 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

The disengaged door lock allows the door to open withoutprior warning and endanger occupants near the door if the vehicle is in motion.

The fix

Modify the vandal door locks with blue bird supplied kits.

Contacts

System: structure.Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening door withelectric vandal locks. Models all-american forward control, all-american rearengine, gmc conventional, standard bus conventional, tc2000 forward control,and tc2000 rear engine.

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 92V184000.
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
1990 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1989 Blue Bird All-American	0	1	-
1991 Blue Bird All-American	0	1	-
1989 Blue Bird Conventional	0	4	C
1990 Blue Bird Conventional	0	5	C
1991 Blue Bird Conventional	7	6	D
1992 Blue Bird Conventional	0	5	C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000	1	14	C
1990 Blue Bird TC2000	1	13	C
1991 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
1992 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1990 Blue Bird All American

1992 Blue Bird All American

1989 Blue Bird All-American

1991 Blue Bird All-American

1989 Blue Bird Conventional

1990 Blue Bird Conventional

1991 Blue Bird Conventional

1992 Blue Bird Conventional

1989 Blue Bird TC2000

1990 Blue Bird TC2000

1991 Blue Bird TC2000

1992 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 92V184000 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 92V184000?

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 92V184000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 24, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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