Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V364000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V364000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 3,825 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SEATS EQUIPPED W/OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to install the missing bolt free of charge. owner notification is expected to on november 3, 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 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V364000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/seats equipped w/optional seat belts
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 3,825

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03HB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.
Consequence Summary: These seats could detach from the wall side attachment points in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to install the missing bolt free of charge. owner notification is expected to on november 3, 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 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-e7wp.zvsz-8thm
NHTSA ID: 03V364000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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