Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 99V-017 · 1993–1999 Blue Bird Conventional

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 99V-017 covers 15 1993–1999 Blue Bird Conventional for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected151 model

ReportedJan 29, 1999Owners notified Feb 16, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES MOUNTED ON NAVISTAR CHASSIS. THE STANDARD CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

The risk

THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.

What to do

The fix

BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO MODIFY THE CROSS VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLIES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS AND 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).

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird Conventional1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from June 1, 1993 to January 14, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.