2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #03V364000
RECALL FOR SEATS
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS OR SEAT BELT "READY" SEATS, SOME BELTS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY TWO BOLTS RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED THREE (3) BOLTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/3/2000 - 8/26/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/3/2003 |
| # Affected |
3,825 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS OR SEAT BELT "READY" SEATS, SOME BELTS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY TWO BOLTS RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED THREE (3) BOLTS. |
| Consequences |
THESE SEATS COULD DETACH FROM THE WALL SIDE ATTACHMENT POINTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE MISSING BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO ON NOVEMBER 3, 2003. 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 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03HB.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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 TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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