NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Blue Bird Body Company - Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
Published: October 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V759000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Affected Products
Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V759000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V759000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (NSB). |
| Consequence summary | An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | R23CK (NSB) |
| Potentially affected | 400 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |