NHTSA recall 02V155000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 02V155000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R02FZ |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2002-06-13 |
| Owners notified | 2002-07-24 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 39 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HIGH BACK SEATS WITH 9" SPLIT SASH, PUSHOUT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE AFFECTED UNITS HAVE SEATS LOCATED INCORRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PUSHOUT WINDOW OPENINGS.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE SEATS AND PUSHOUT WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 2002. 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 1-478-825-2021.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 2001-07-25 to 2002-03-29. |
|---|---|
| 2002 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 2001-07-25 to 2002-03-29. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2001-07-25 to 2002-03-29. |
| 2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2001-07-25 to 2002-03-29. |
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