2000-2002 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others recall: retractor

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on September 5, 2002. It covers about 58 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 58
reported: Sep 5, 2002
owners notified: Sep 27, 2002

Seat belts: front: retractor

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 02V160002

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Blue Bird Conventional 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Blue Bird Micro Bird 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Blue Bird TC2000 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002

Questions about recall 02V160002

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Conventional and others retractor?

Yes. Recall 02V160002, reported on September 5, 2002, covers about 58 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V160002?

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.

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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