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Blue Bird Body - Roof hatch external handle may break fmvss 217
Official notice
12 Jul 2019
Last checked
12 Jul 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Roof hatch external handle may break fmvss 217. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2019-07-12.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began august 21, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19af - sb.
Units affected
1,737
Recall number
R19AF - SB
Official notice
2019-07-12
The hazard
The hazard
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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