NHTSA recall 04V222000
Seat belts
Blue Bird All American
Reported May 7, 2004291 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R04HTBuilt Mar 3, 2003 – Apr 5, 2004
The defect
School and transit buses equipped with driver's 3-point seat belts with incorrect fasteners.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the shoulder strap can fail, and the driver could be seriously injured.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the driver's 3-point seat belt upper attaching fasteners replaced free of charge. owner notification IS expected to begin june 8, 2004. 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 478-822-2242.