Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1981 Blue Bird Conventional School Bus in Canada.
A POTENTIAL CATCH POINT EXISTS AT THE HANDRAIL UPPER RETAINER LOCATED BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND STEPWELL. AN EXITING PASSENGER'S COAT, BOOKBAGS, DRAWSTRINGS OR BELTS MAY BECOME ENTANGLED ON THE RETAINER BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND STEPWELL. IF THE DRIVER WERE UNAWARE THAT THE CLOTHING HAD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL, HE OR SHE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE OFF, THEREBY DRAGGING THE ENTANGLED PASSENGER. CORRECTION: A REPLACEMENT RETAINER WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE CATCH POINT.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
CONVENTIONAL BUSES ON IHC S-SERIES CHASSIS WITH MANUEL TRANSMISSION. DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE INACCESSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPER LOCATION BY FINAL ASSEMBLER.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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