Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V155000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V155000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 39 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 217/SEAT LOCATION, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V155000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-06-13T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 217/seat location
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 39

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02FZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ctii.n8fx.g6k3
NHTSA ID: 02V155000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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