NHTSA recall 99V018000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V018000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R99CN |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1999-06-15 |
| Owners notified | 1999-07-29 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 41260 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO STRENGTHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT AT THE WALL SIDE.
Notes
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).
| 1987 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
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| 1988 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1987 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1987 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1987 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1987 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1987-09-01 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1997-04-02 to 1999-01-04. |
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