2003 Liberty Spirit recall: seats
Liberty Bus Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 23, 2004. It covers about 11 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11
- reported
- Jan 23, 2004
- owners notified
- Apr 2, 2004
Seats
- What is wrong
- 2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. The washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. Also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Remedy
- Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.
Recall number 04V050000
Affected vehicles
- Liberty Spirit 2003 2003
Questions about recall 04V050000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Liberty Spirit seats?
Yes. Recall 04V050000, reported on January 23, 2004, covers about 11 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V050000?
Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.
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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