1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #96V178010

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1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #96V178010

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER'S POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

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Vehicle 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Manufacturer Manufactured between 2/23/1996 - 9/17/1996 Recalled on 6/5/1997 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 5/30/1997 # Affected 30 Recalled for SEATS   Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER'S POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. Consequences IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Corrective action ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY ISRINGHAUSEN AND WILL BEGIN DURING MAY 1997.NOTE: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 1-912-825-9608OR ISRINGHAUSEN AT 616-968-5333, EXT. 301. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for POWER TRAIN 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY