| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20000803 - 20030826 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V364000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031103 | Date Received by ODI: 20031008 | Date Added to Database: 20031010 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R03HB | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3825 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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 478-822-2242. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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