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2004-2005 Blue Bird All American recall: seat belts

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 7, 2004. It covers about 291 vehicles.

vehicles affected
291
reported
May 7, 2004
owners notified
Jun 8, 2004

Seat belts

What is wrong
School and transit buses equipped with driver's 3-point seat belts with incorrect fasteners.
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the shoulder strap can fail, and the driver could be seriously injured.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the driver's 3-point seat belt upper attaching fasteners replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin june 8, 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 blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 04V222000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V222000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Blue Bird All American seat belts?

Yes. Recall 04V222000, reported on May 7, 2004, covers about 291 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V222000?

Blue bird will notify its customers to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the driver's 3-point seat belt upper attaching fasteners replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin june 8, 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 blue bird at 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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