Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V160002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V160002 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 58 affected units, BLUE BIRD/AM SAFE/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V160002

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2002-09-05T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/am safe/seat belt retractors

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 58

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GG

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. if this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. the seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kdhe_6w46.kbru

NHTSA ID: 02V160002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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