Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V363000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V363000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 8,088 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/FLOOR STRUCTURE BOLTS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." one or more of the bolts attaching the driver's platform to the floor structure was omitted.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected units. owner notification began on november 20, 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 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V363000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 221/floor structure bolts
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 8,088

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03GZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." one or more of the bolts attaching the driver's platform to the floor structure was omitted.
Consequence Summary: The rear of the driver's platform may not be properly retained in the event of a crash which could increase the risk of injury or death to passengers.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected units. owner notification began on november 20, 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 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ep4z.6vmh~n3gf
NHTSA ID: 03V363000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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