Unknown or otherRecall 77V-238 · 1977–1978 Blue Bird Mini Bird
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 77V-238 covers 6,000 1977–1978 Blue Bird Mini Bird for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V238000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE OPERATING MECHANISM WITHIN THE EMERGENCY DOOR LATCH OR WHEEL CHAIR LIFT DOOR LATCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND WOULD THUS PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPERATING. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
The fix
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE REPLACEMENT LATCH ASSEMBLIES WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR COSTS. OLD LATCHES SHOULD BE DESTROYED AFTER REMOVAL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSIT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; EMERGENCY DOORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, FAILURE OF THESE DOORS TOOPERATE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.NOTE: THE DOORS SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE PROPER LATCH OPERATION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.