Other: labelsRecall 02V-185 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 02V-185 covers 408 Blue Bird vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4082 models

ReportedJul 15, 2002Owners notified Aug 29, 2002

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THIS STANDARD REQUIRES SPECIFIC LABELING FOR "ENGINE START" AND "ENGINE STOP." THE WORDING OF THE LABELS ON THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

The risk

THE OPERATOR COULD PLACE THE ENGINE SWITCH IN A POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INTENDED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Blue Bird TC20001995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from November 30, 1995 to April 23, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.