Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 28, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE OPERATING MECHANISM WITHIN THE EMERGENCY DOOR LATCH OR WHEEL CHAIR LIFT DOOR LATCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND WOULD THUS PREVENT THE DOOR FROM OPERATING. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

NHTSA ID: 77V238000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL RECEIVE REPLACEMENT LATCH ASSEMBLIES WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR COSTS. OLD LATCHES SHOULD BE DESTROYED AFTER REMOVAL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 8, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS

THE FUEL TANK STRAP ENDS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. FUEL TANK STRAP END FAILURE WOULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO MOVE RELATIVE TO THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT BRACKETS, RESULTING IN FUEL LINE DAMAGE AND FUEL LEAKAGE. THE FUEL TANK COULD ALSO DROP TO THE GROUND.

NHTSA ID: 77V108000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 765

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

OWNER WILL BE SENT NEW STRAPS AND NUTS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND HAS THE OPTION OF INSTALLING IT HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING IT DONE BY THE DEALER, FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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