BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL 1991: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V018000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | CONVENTIONAL | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-29 | 1999-06-15 | 1999-02-01 |
Production Dates: 1987-09-01 - 1999-01-04
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99CN
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41260
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE WALL SIDE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR SOME OF THE PASSENGER SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SEAT LEDGE AND IN THE WRONG ATTACHING HOLE RESULTING IN WEAKENING OF THE SEAT LEDGE AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS.
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE REAR ATTACHING BOLT OF THESE SEATS COULD PULL OUT OF THE SEAT LEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO STRENGTHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT AT THE WALL SIDE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28 AND JULY 29, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
