2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls and problems
The 2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls
Recall 02V-230: Equipment
Problem: Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Fix: Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.
Recall 02V-197: Unknown or Other
Problem: On certain tour type coaches equipped with parcel racks, irregularities in the installation of the fasteners used to retain the parcel racks to the coach structure could result in the fasteners loosening allowing the parcel racks to fall without warning.
Risk: In the event the fasteners become dislodged and the racks should fall while the passenger seat is occupied, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Fix: Distributors and owners will be notified to immediately install interim repair bolts through the coach roof bow structure on the aisle side of the first two parcel rack sections on both the right and left side parcel racks on all affected coaches. Final repairs can then be completed at a later date. Owner notification began july 24, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 02V-154: Power Train
Problem: On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. In the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (Looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. If this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. Although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Risk: The driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Blue Bird LTC 40 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Blue Bird LTC 40: 02V-230 (equipment), 02V-197 (unknown or other), 02V-154 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.