NHTSA Recall 02V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V155000; Date: Jun. 13, 2002
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Blue Bird Conventional; 2002 Blue Bird Conventional; 2001 Blue Bird TC2000; 2002 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 39
Recall Summary:
Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. " the affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. 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 1-478-825-2021.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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: Jul 24, 2002
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