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2001-2002 Blue Bird Conventional and Blue Bird TC2000 recall: seats

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 13, 2002. It covers about 39 vehicles.

vehicles affected
39
reported
Jun 13, 2002
owners notified
Jul 24, 2002

Seats

What is wrong
Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings.
Risk
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. Owner notification began july 24, 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 1‑478‑825‑2021.

Recall number 02V155000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V155000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Blue Bird Conventional and Blue Bird TC2000 seats?

Yes. Recall 02V155000, reported on June 13, 2002, covers about 39 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V155000?

Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. Owner notification began july 24, 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 1‑478‑825‑2021.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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