1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #99V018000

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1996 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.

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Vehicle 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 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 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 SEATS 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 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