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1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB Recall - Campaign #99V018000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB RECALL - #99V018000

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE WALL SIDE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR SOME OF THE PASSENGER SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SEAT LEDGE AND IN THE WRONG ATTACHING HOLE RESULTING IN WEAKENING OF THE SEAT LEDGE AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS.

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Vehicle 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 9/1/1987 - 1/4/1999
Recalled on 2/1/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 7/29/1999
# Affected 41,260
Recalled for SEATS
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE WALL SIDE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR SOME OF THE PASSENGER SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SEAT LEDGE AND IN THE WRONG ATTACHING HOLE RESULTING IN WEAKENING OF THE SEAT LEDGE AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE REAR ATTACHING BOLT OF THESE SEATS COULD PULL OUT OF THE SEAT LEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO STRENGTHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT AT THE WALL SIDE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28 AND JULY 29, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB Recall for AIR BAGS, KNEE BOLSTER

1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB Recall for SEATS
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