Blue Bird Body Recall 93V032000 (21K Vehicles)

The problem

Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

The risk

When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.

The fix

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Contacts

System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.Vehicle description: school buses.

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 93V032000.
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
1980 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1981 Blue Bird All American	0	4	A
1982 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1983 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1984 Blue Bird All American	0	4	A
1985 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1986 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1987 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1988 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1989 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1990 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1991 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1988 Blue Bird TC2000	0	11	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

1980 Blue Bird All American

1981 Blue Bird All American

1982 Blue Bird All American

1983 Blue Bird All American

1984 Blue Bird All American

1985 Blue Bird All American

1986 Blue Bird All American

1987 Blue Bird All American

1988 Blue Bird All American

1989 Blue Bird All American

1990 Blue Bird All American

1991 Blue Bird All American

1992 Blue Bird All American

1988 Blue Bird TC2000

1989 Blue Bird TC2000

1990 Blue Bird TC2000

1991 Blue Bird TC2000

1992 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 93V032000 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 93V032000?

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 93V032000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 1, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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