Blue Bird Latch Recall 93V080000 (1,932 Vehicles)

The problem

A weld in the door lock assembly used on rear and/or side emergency doors can be overstressed and break. When this occurs, a closed door cannot be opened, or if open it cannot be latched.

The risk

An emergency door that will not open presents anincreased risk of injury to passengers attempting to leave a bus in anemergency situation. A door lock which will not close presents a risk of apassenger accidentally falling out of the bus.

The fix

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCKS.

Contacts

System: structure: door lock assembly.Vehicle description: buses manufactured at blue bird midwest plant.

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 93V080000.
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
1991 Blue Bird Conventional	7	6	D
1991 Blue Bird Microbird	0	1	-
1991 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1991 Blue Bird Conventional

1991 Blue Bird Microbird

1991 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 93V080000 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 93V080000?

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 93V080000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 17, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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