NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Blue Bird Sbcv
The 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
NHTSA #98V037000Reported February 23, 1998 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE MIRROR INSTALLATIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).