2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1996-07-25
Description
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum routemaster seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
Consequence
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes
Owner notification began july 15, 1996.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 1-912-825-9608. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Posted on: 1995-03-23
Description
The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11 wide and not 14.5 as required by fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5 knee pad.
Notes
System: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. Vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.