BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2004: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-06-08 | 2004-05-07 | 2004-05-12 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-03 - 2004-04-05
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R04HT
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 291
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S 3-POINT SEAT BELTS WITH INCORRECT FASTENERS.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHOULDER STRAP CAN FAIL, AND THE DRIVER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR BLUE BIRD DISTRIBUTOR TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S 3-POINT SEAT BELT UPPER ATTACHING FASTENERS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 8, 2004. 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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
