Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #23V777000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V777000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1 affected units, High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2022 all american transit bus equipped with 39" high back seat restraining barriers. the bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

A dealer will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2024. the owner may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23cu-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V777000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2023-11-20T00:00:00

Subject: High back seat restraining barriers/fmvss 222

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R23CU-NSB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2022 all american transit bus equipped with 39" high back seat restraining barriers. the bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Consequence Summary: An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: A dealer will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 16, 2024. the owner may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r23cu-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 23V777000

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Created At: 1742808662

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