Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #01V316000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V316000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 19 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 225/TETHER ANCHORAGE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain 10,000 lb. Gvwr non-school buses with chassis fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225 "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were manufactured without an upper tether anchorage as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

Blue bird is designing an upper tether anchorage point to affix to seat frame. owner notification began january 30, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V316000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2001-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 225/tether anchorage

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02FU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain 10,000 lb. Gvwr non-school buses with chassis fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225 "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were manufactured without an upper tether anchorage as required by the standard.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Corrective Action: Blue bird is designing an upper tether anchorage point to affix to seat frame. owner notification began january 30, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-69hx-pwk5-zwii

NHTSA ID: 01V316000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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