Recall
Blue Bird Sbcv — 98V037000
NHTSA ID
98V037000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Sbcv
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-02-23
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Units Affected
564
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES MOUNTED ON FREIGHTLINER FS-65 CHASSIS. BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYSTEM "B" MIRRORS DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Consequence
A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE MIRROR INSTALLATIONS.