1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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