2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #02V155000

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2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #02V155000

RECALL FOR SEATS

CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HIGH BACK SEATS WITH 9" SPLIT SASH, PUSHOUT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE AFFECTED UNITS HAVE SEATS LOCATED INCORRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PUSHOUT WINDOW OPENINGS.

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Vehicle 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 7/25/2001 - 3/29/2002 Recalled on 6/13/2002 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 7/24/2002 # Affected 39 Recalled for SEATS   Description CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HIGH BACK SEATS WITH 9" SPLIT SASH, PUSHOUT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE AFFECTED UNITS HAVE SEATS LOCATED INCORRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PUSHOUT WINDOW OPENINGS. Consequences IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE SEATS AND PUSHOUT WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2002. 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 1-478-825-2021. 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). See also 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS