2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Posted on: 2002-09-05
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #2 - CHILD SEAT
Posted on: 2001-10-10
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).