| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : LTC 40 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980824 - 19991111 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V330000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991217 | Date Received by ODI: 19991122 | Date Added to Database: 19991129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 38 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH PARCEL RACKS TO BODY STRUCTURE MAY BECOME DISLODGED ALLOWING THE RACKS TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
IF THE PARCEL RACKS FELL, A PASSENGER COULD BE INJURED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, BY REMOVING THE PARCEL RACK, ADDING A REINFORCEMENT ANGLE OVER JOINT, AND RE-INSTALLING THE PARCEL RACK USING RIVETS AND PK SCREWS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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