Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #04V426000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V426000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 372 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SURE-LOC/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2004. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V426000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2004-08-30T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/sure-loc/wheelchair securement system
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 372

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04JB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2004. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gayt~p492~z2nx
NHTSA ID: 04V426000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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