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Blue Bird Body - Roof escape hatches fmvss 217
Official notice
8 Jun 2012
Last checked
8 Jun 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Roof escape hatches fmvss 217. In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. Published 2012-06-08.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Units affected
1,406
Recall number
R12VE
Official notice
2012-06-08
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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