Blue Bird Door Recall 98V108000 (385 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: school buses. These buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and release."

The risk

The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.

The fix

Owners will be provided with free parts and instructions to install the rear emergency door retainer. Owners can contact their dealers and have them install the retainer if they so desire.

Contacts

Owner notification began july 2, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also 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 98V108000.
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
1994 Blue Bird Micro Bird	2	B
1995 Blue Bird Micro Bird	2	B
1996 Blue Bird Micro Bird	2	B
1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird	4	D
1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird	4	D
1994 Blue Bird Vcta	3	F
1995 Blue Bird Vcta	5	F
1996 Blue Bird Vcta	3	F
1997 Blue Bird Vcta	1	C
1998 Blue Bird Vcta	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1994 Blue Bird Micro Bird

1995 Blue Bird Micro Bird

1996 Blue Bird Micro Bird

1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird

1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird

Questions

Is the 98V108000 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 98V108000?

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 98V108000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 18, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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