Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V426000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Wheelchair May Not Be Adequately Secured Possibly Resulting In Injuries.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030911
End Of Manufacture
20040317
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
372
Date Owners Notified
20040921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20040830
Make Campaign Number
R04JB