BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2001: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V362000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-20 | 2003-10-08 | 2003-10-08 |
Production Dates: 2002-10-01 - 2003-08-16
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R03HC
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 233
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE "A3RE" SCHOOL BUSES, THE TYPE AND LOCATION OF THE FASTENERS USED TO RETAIN THE SEAT BELT IN THE LAST ROW OF SEATS DOES NOT CONFORM TO BLUE BIRD ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS.
THIS INSTALLATION MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RETAIN SEAT BELTS IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE CRASH.
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE ITS DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS THE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL THE CORRECT FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03HC.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
