NHTSA recall 01V316000
Child seat
Blue Bird Micro Bird
Reported Oct 3, 200119 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R02FUBuilt Sep 1, 2000 – Sep 26, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: certain 10,000 lb. Gvwr non-school buses with chassis fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225 "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were manufactured without an upper tether anchorage as required by the standard.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The remedy
Blue bird IS designing an upper tether anchorage point to affix to seat frame. owner notification began january 30, 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 1-912-822-2242.