NHTSA recall 02V160002
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 02V160002 |
| Manufacturer's number | R02GG |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2002-09-05 |
| Owners notified | 2002-09-27 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Units potentially affected | 58 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY. THE SEAT BELT SUPPLIER, AM-SAFE, WILL PROVIDE A SNAP ON "OVER-COVER" TO OWNERS TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING.
What can happen
IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A SNAP-ON "OVER-COVER" TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
|---|---|
| 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2002 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2002 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
| 2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2000-05-13 to 2002-06-25. |
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