Blue Bird due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
The short version
Blue Bird Body Company reported a problem with the emergency escape/egress/exit. Here is what owners need to know.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. 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."
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.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-526.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Blue Bird All American |
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