Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 1992. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 24, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

THE ELECTRIC VANDAL LOCK CENTER PLUNGER CAN TAP THE CONTROL LOCK PIN, OF THE OUTWARD OPENING DOOR, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR LOCK TO BECOME DISENGAGED.

NHTSA ID: 92V184000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 912

Consequence Summary:

THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Corrective Action:

MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 19, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WITH THE BELT IN THE STOWED POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 92V156000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 4,385

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THE RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WITH THE BELT IN THE STOWEDPOSITION , THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO USE THE SAFETY BELTS, RESULTING IN INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

MODIFICATION KITS WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO THE OWNER FOR MODIFICATION OF THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 12, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE

A 150 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPTION 4362, HAS BEEN WIRED IN PARALLEL WITH A STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT, THEREBY NOT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED PROTECTION.

NHTSA ID: 92V115000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 275

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR SHORT-CIRCUIT, INADEQUATE CIRCUITPROTECTION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Action:

THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 17, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:ACTUATORS (SLACK ADJUSTER)

THE FRONT AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS THE STEERING ARM PREVENTING PROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

NHTSA ID: 92V085000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 40

Consequence Summary:

IMPROPER AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT COULD CAUSEUNEXPECTED CHANGES IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE LONGER PUSH RODS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

THE DOOR WIRING STRAP CAN BREAK AND PREVENT THE DOOR STEP FROM EXTENDING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN.

NHTSA ID: 92V010000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 283

Consequence Summary:

VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD FALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THEDOOR STEP AND THE STEP DOES NOT EXTEND AS EXPECTED.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DOOR STRAP WIRING WTH IMPROVED DOOR STRAP WIRING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 13, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST:HOSE:FLUID

THE STEEL BRAIDING ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY ABRADE THE BATTERY CABLE.

NHTSA ID: 92V004000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 793

Consequence Summary:

ABRASION OF THE BATTERY CABLE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE ASHORT CIRCUIT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Action:

REROUTE THE POWER STEERING HOSES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLES TO PREVENT MOVEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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