The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2020 Vision and All American buses equipped with Specialty Prolo 24 in. by 24 in. roof hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, “Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release.” If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 13 vehicles are affected by this recall.
- Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2014-2020 Emergency Response Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles equipped with an independent front suspension and Koni shocks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 234 vehicles are affected by this recall.
