1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #96V126001
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER'S SEAT MODEL F222 OR BOSTRUM "ROUTEMASTER" SEAT. BLUE BIRD OPTION 2821 OR 2824. THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1993 - 4/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/25/1996 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/15/1996 |
| # Affected |
11,371 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER'S SEAT MODEL F222 OR BOSTRUM "ROUTEMASTER" SEAT. BLUE BIRD OPTION 2821 OR 2824. THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT. |
| Consequences |
THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 1996.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 1-912-825-9608. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for AIR BAGS, KNEE BOLSTER
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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