Recall 04V222000: 2004–2005 Blue Bird ALL American

Report received

May 7, 2004

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

291vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

School and transit buses equipped with driver's 3-point seat belts with incorrect fasteners.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the shoulder strap can fail, and the driver could be seriously injured.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Blue Bird ALL American10 complaints
• 2005 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints