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Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 91V-139 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 91V-139 covers 148 Blue Bird vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1486 models
ReportedAug 23, 1991Owners notified Apr 8, 1992
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS MAY EXCEED 20 POUND RELEASE FORCE.

The risk

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPENTHE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.

What to do

The fix

PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT OF PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS TO MEET THE FORCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217.

SYSTEM: WINDOWS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSSES AND VANS.

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

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American Frwd Control1990, 1991
Blue Bird ALL American Rear Engine1990, 1991
Blue Bird Micro Bird Van Conversion1990, 1991
Blue Bird Mini Bird Wide Body1990, 1991
Blue Bird Standard Bus Conventional1990, 1991
Blue Bird TC2000 Forward Control1990, 1991

Built from November 1, 1989 to July 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.