1999-2005 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on August 30, 2004. It covers about 372 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 372
reported: Aug 30, 2004
owners notified: Sep 21, 2004

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began september 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 04V426000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2004-2005 2004 2005
Blue Bird Commercial Series 1999-2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Blue Bird Conventional 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Blue Bird Micro Bird 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
Blue Bird TC2000 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003
Blue Bird Vision 2004-2005 2004 2005

Questions about recall 04V426000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2005 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 04V426000, reported on August 30, 2004, covers about 372 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V426000?

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began september 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at 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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