BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL 2000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V337000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | CONVENTIONAL | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-11-15 | 2001-10-18 | 2001-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2000-08-02 - 2001-07-30
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01FN
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 2836-02 DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE TOO LONG PREVENTING THE BELT FROM RETRACTING PROPERLY AND FITTING THE OCCUPANT AS DESIGNED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
THE BELTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BELTS OF PROPER SHOULDER HARNESS LENGTH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2001. 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 1-478-822-2242.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
