BLUE BIRD TC2000 2004: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V364000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | TC2000 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-03 | 2003-10-08 | 2003-10-10 |
Production Dates: 2000-08-03 - 2003-08-26
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R03HB
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3825
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS OR SEAT BELT "READY" SEATS, SOME BELTS WERE INSTALLED WITH ONLY TWO BOLTS RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED THREE "3" BOLTS.
THESE SEATS COULD DETACH FROM THE WALL SIDE ATTACHMENT POINTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE MISSING BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO ON NOVEMBER 3, 2003. 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.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03HB.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
