Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Buses. The Wall Side Attaching Bolts For Some Of The Passenger Seats May Have Been Installed Too Close To The Edge Of The Seat Ledge And In The Wrong Attaching Hole Resulting In Weakening Of The Seat Ledge At The Attachment Points.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
CONVENTIONAL
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
99V018000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Frontal Crash, The Rear Attaching Bolt Of These Seats Could Pull Out Of The Seat Ledge Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Furnish To Distributors And Owners, Parts And InstruCTIons Necessary To Strengthen The Passenger Seat Attachment At The Wall Side.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19870901
End Of Manufacture
19990104
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
41260
Date Owners Notified
19990729
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19990615
Make Campaign Number
R99CN