Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : ALL-AMERICAN | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : - 19921101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V184000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930322 | Date Received by ODI: 19921224 | Date Added to Database: 19921230 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 912 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ELECTRIC VANDAL LOCK CENTER PLUNGER CAN TAP THE CONTROL LOCK PIN, OF THE OUTWARD OPENING DOOR, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR LOCK TO BECOME DISENGAGED. |
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Consequence:
THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
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Remedy:
MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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