| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : MINI BIRD | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19870901 - 19990104 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V018000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990729 | Date Received by ODI: 19990615 | Date Added to Database: 19990201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99CN | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 41260 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE WALL SIDE ATTACHING BOLTS FOR SOME OF THE PASSENGER SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE SEAT LEDGE AND IN THE WRONG ATTACHING HOLE RESULTING IN WEAKENING OF THE SEAT LEDGE AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE REAR ATTACHING BOLT OF THESE SEATS COULD PULL OUT OF THE SEAT LEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL FURNISH TO DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS, PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO STRENGTHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT AT THE WALL SIDE. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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