Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V136000 Reported August 10, 1993

Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Blue Bird Body Company · Latches/locks/linkages · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V136000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
2,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 10, 1993

Defect Summary

The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.

Safety Consequence

If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus.

Corrective Action

The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 93V136000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V136000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V136000?

NHTSA recall 93V136000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 10, 1993. It addresses: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.