Blue Bird Latch Recall 93V136000 (2,000 Vehicles)

The problem

The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Contacts

System: structure: door assembly.Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electric vandal doorlocks, option 0215.

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 93V136000.
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	Recalls	Grade
1986 Blue Bird All American	5	B
1987 Blue Bird All American	5	B
1988 Blue Bird All American	8	C
1989 Blue Bird All American	9	C
1990 Blue Bird All American	9	C
1991 Blue Bird All American	8	C
1986 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1987 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1988 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1989 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1990 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1991 Blue Bird All American FC	1	C
1986 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide	1	-
1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body	1	C
1988 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body	1	C
1989 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body	1	C
1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body	2	D
1991 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body	2	D
1986 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1987 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1988 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1989 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1990 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1991 Blue Bird Standard	1	C
1986 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	1	C
1987 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	1	C
1988 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	1	C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	1	C
1990 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	2	D
1991 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control	2	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

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

1986 Blue Bird All American FC

1987 Blue Bird All American FC

1988 Blue Bird All American FC

1989 Blue Bird All American FC

1990 Blue Bird All American FC

1991 Blue Bird All American FC

1986 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide

1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body

1988 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body

1989 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body

1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body

1991 Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body

1986 Blue Bird Standard

1987 Blue Bird Standard

1988 Blue Bird Standard

1989 Blue Bird Standard

1990 Blue Bird Standard

1991 Blue Bird Standard

1986 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

1987 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

1988 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

1989 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

1990 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

1991 Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control

Questions

Is the 93V136000 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 93V136000?

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 93V136000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 10, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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