Blue Bird ALL American, TC2000 (1991-2004): Structure
Recall 03V363000 · Oct 8, 2003 · Blue Bird Body Company
8,088
vehicles affected
8,088
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V363000
- Date
- Oct 8, 2003
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 8,088
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1991-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED.
What can happen
THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. 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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 1999-2004 |
| Blue Bird | TC2000 | 1991-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V363000?
2 models: Blue Bird All American (1999-2004), Blue Bird TC2000 (1991-2000), about 8,088 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V363000?
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. 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.
What can happen?
THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.