Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Tour Type Coaches Equipped With Parcel Racks, Irregularities In The Installation Of The Fasteners Used To Retain The Parcel Racks To The Coach Structure Could Result In The Fasteners Loosening Allowing The Parcel Racks To Fall Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
LTC 40
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V197000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
In The Event The Fasteners Become Dislodged And The Racks Should Fall While The Passenger Seat Is Occupied, Personal Injury To The Seat Occupant Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Distributors And Owners Will Be Notified To Immediately Install Interim Repair Bolts Through The Coach Roof Bow Structure On The Aisle Side Of The First Two Parcel Rack SeCTIons On Both The Right And Left Side Parcel Racks On All Affected Coaches. Final Repairs Can Then Be Completed At A Later Date. Owner Notification Began July 24, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980824
End Of Manufacture
20020718
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
150
Date Owners Notified
20020724
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20020723
Make Campaign Number
R02GD