Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 16, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:OVER:HYDRAULIC:DISC:LINES AND FITTINGS

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE MOUNTED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE LEFT FRAME RAIL.

NHTSA ID: 91V218000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 365

Consequence Summary:

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUBBING AGAINST THE LEFT FRAMERAIL COULD CHAFE AND SPLIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A BRACKET AT REAR AXLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE FRAME RAIL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 18, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

THE PATIO AWNING IS INADEQUATELY ATTACHED TO MOTORHOME AND IT COULD BEGIN TO UNRAVEL FROM THE REAR CAUSING A SHEARING OF THE FRONT LOCK. ONCE THE LOCK IS FREE, THE ENTIRE AWNING CAN BE EXPOSED TO WIND PRESSURE AND BE TORN FROM THE SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ID: 91E039001

Component:

# of Units Affected: 365

Consequence Summary:

THE TORN AWNING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING A HIGHWAY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

A RETROFIT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOTORHOMES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 23, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS

PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS MAY EXCEED 20 POUND RELEASE FORCE.

NHTSA ID: 91V139000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 148

Consequence Summary:

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPENTHE WINDOW TO USE AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.

Corrective Action:

PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT OF PUSHOUT RECTANGULAR TRANSIT WINDOWS TO MEET THE FORCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 23, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS

UNDERSIZED CRIMP ON WIRE FROM HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DIMMER SWITCH CREATES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT WIRING SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 91V014000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 7,000

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD RESULT IN HEADLIGHT LOSS WHICH PRESENTS APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DIMMER SWITCH WITH NEW 14 GAUGE WIRE WITH PROPERLY CRIMPED CONNECTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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