1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #03V363000

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1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #03V363000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED.

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Vehicle 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 8/31/1990 - 7/12/1999 Recalled on 10/23/2003 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 11/20/2003 # Affected 8,088 Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY   Description CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED. Consequences THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 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 478-822-2242. Notes 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 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 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