Front: anchorageRecall 01V-337 · 2000–2001 Blue Bird Conventional
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 01V-337 covers 158 2000–2001 Blue Bird Conventional for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V337000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 2836-02 DRIVER'S SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS ARE TOO LONG PREVENTING THE BELT FROM RETRACTING PROPERLY AND FITTING THE OCCUPANT AS DESIGNED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
The fix
THE BELTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BELTS OF PROPER SHOULDER HARNESS LENGTH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 2001. 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 1-478-822-2242.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 2, 2000 to July 30, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.