2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #02V155000
RECALL FOR SEATS
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HIGH BACK SEATS WITH 9" SPLIT SASH, PUSHOUT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE AFFECTED UNITS HAVE SEATS LOCATED INCORRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PUSHOUT WINDOW OPENINGS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/25/2001 - 3/29/2002 |
| Recalled on |
6/13/2002 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/24/2002 |
| # Affected |
39 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL HIGH BACK SEATS WITH 9" SPLIT SASH, PUSHOUT WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE AFFECTED UNITS HAVE SEATS LOCATED INCORRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO THE PUSHOUT WINDOW OPENINGS. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE SEATS AND PUSHOUT WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 24, 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 1-478-825-2021. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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