Regarding Modifications - Blue Bird D3RE 2014 Driver's Handbook Manual

Regarding Modifications

Blue Bird Body Co. offers many items as standard and optional equipment to
meet federal, state, and local specifications and individual customer requirements.
This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, stop arms, crossing guards, warning
lights, warning light monitors, mirrors, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, warning re-
flectors, fuses, directional and brake lights, warning buzzers, security/vandal locks,
emergency exits, and seat belts.
Emergency equipment must be checked daily for proper operation. It is the driv-
er's responsibility to report any damage to qualified service technicians, and that the
condition be corrected before transporting passengers.
Those interested in modification of this vehicle should consult Blue Bird Custom-
er Service Department for a more complete understanding of the vehicle.
[WARNING] Vehicle alterations, which may cause non-conformance with
the Emission Control and/or Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS),
are expressly not authorized by Blue Bird Company. It is the responsibility of
the entity undertaking the modification of this product to ascertain compli-
ance with all applicable regulations. Any modifications are the responsibility
of the entity making those modifications. Modification must be accomplished
in accordance with strict government standards. The entity completing modi-
fication of this product must certify that all applicable regulations are met. To
certify a modified vehicle, the entity must be a licensed vehicle manufacturer,
or obtain the services of a licensed vehicle manufacturer for that purpose.
Specifically, Blue Bird does not authorize the following modifications.
• Do not modify the Front or Rear Suspension
• Do not modify the Wheelbase length
• Do not modify or remove the Body or Chassis Crossmembers
• Do not modify the Frame Rail Flanges
• Do not weld on the Engine, Radiator, Fuel Tank(s), Transmission or any compo-
nent of those items
• Do not modify the Cooling System / Air Intake
• Do not modify the Exhaust / Emission system
• Do not modify the Brake System
• Do not modify the Steering System
• Do not modify the Electrical System and Lights
• Do not modify or obstruct the Mirrors
• Do not modify the Seats
• Do not install any equipment or component nearer than 2 inches (51mm) to
the fuel tank(s), rotating components or "jounce" movement of driveline com-
ponents
• Do not install any equipment or component that will obstruct the flow of air
into, around, or from the cooling system
• Do not install any equipment, components, including flooring and/or carpet-
ing, which will obstruct the functioning of the brake and accelerator pedals
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