NHTSA Recall 00V130000: Windshield (visibility)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,088 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Commercial Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R00DV |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD |
| Report received | May 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with transit sliding pushout windows. Potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Safety risk
Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the FMVSS 217 requirements.
Notes
Owner notification began may 25, 2000.owners who take their vehicles 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Transhuttle | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.