NHTSA Recall 01V337000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V337000; Date: Oct. 18, 2001
In the event of a crash, the driver may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Blue Bird Conventional; 2001 Blue Bird Conventional
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 158
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with option 2836-02 driver's seat belts. The seat belts are too long preventing the belt from retracting properly and fitting the occupant as designed.
How to Fix:
The belts will be replaced with belts of proper shoulder harness length. Owner notification began November 15, 2001. 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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2001
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