Recall 02V-160: 2000–2002 Blue Bird ALL American, 2000–2002 Blue Bird Conventional and 2 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 5, 2002, covering about 58 vehicles.
The problem
On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, AM-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
The risk
If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
The fix
Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V160002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-160?
On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, AM-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
How is recall 02V-160 fixed?
Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.