2005 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #04V426000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 1999-2005 ALL AMERICAN, TC/2000, MICRO BIRD, VISION, CONVENTIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOC WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 17, 1999, AND AUGUST 13, 2004. CERTAIN SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES P/N 8625-13. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/11/2003 - 3/17/2004 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2004 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/21/2004 |
| # Affected |
372 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 1999-2005 ALL AMERICAN, TC/2000, MICRO BIRD, VISION, CONVENTIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOC WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 17, 1999, AND AUGUST 13, 2004. CERTAIN SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES P/N 8625-13. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AT 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 |
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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