Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V362000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V362000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 233 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SEAT BELT BOLTS, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain rear engine (a3re) school buses, the type and location of the fasteners used to retain the seat belt in the last row of seats does not conform to blue bird engineering specifications.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will provide its distributors and owners the parts and instructions to install the correct fasteners free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin november 20, 2003. owners who do not receive the parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V362000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/seat belt bolts

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 233

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03HC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain rear engine (a3re) school buses, the type and location of the fasteners used to retain the seat belt in the last row of seats does not conform to blue bird engineering specifications.

Consequence Summary: This installation may not adequately retain seat belts in the event of a severe crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will provide its distributors and owners the parts and instructions to install the correct fasteners free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin november 20, 2003. owners who do not receive the parts and installation instructions 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-y648~aeef.fik3

NHTSA ID: 03V362000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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