NHTSA campaign 01V316000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 01V316000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 10,000 LB. GVWR NON-SCHOOL BUSES WITH CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225 "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT AN UPPER TETHER ANCHORAGE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Repair
BLUE BIRD IS DESIGNING AN UPPER TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT TO AFFIX TO SEAT FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 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 1-912-822-2242.
Components
- Child seat
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.