NHTSA Recall 03V364000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V364000; Date: Oct. 8, 2003
These seats could detach from the wall side attachment points in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Blue Bird All American; 2002 Blue Bird All American; 2003 Blue Bird All American; 2004 Blue Bird All American; 2001 Blue Bird Conventional; 2002 Blue Bird Conventional; 2003 Blue Bird Conventional; 2004 Blue Bird Conventional; 2001 Blue Bird TC2000; 2002 Blue Bird TC2000; 2003 Blue Bird TC2000; 2004 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 3,825
Recall Summary:
On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to install the missing bolt free of charge. Owner notification is expected to on November 3, 2003. 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:
Blue bird recall no. R03hb. Also, customers can 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 3, 2003
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