The problem
Vehicle description: certain 10,000 lb. Gvwr non-school buses with chassis fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225 "Child restraint anchorage systems." These vehicles were manufactured without an upper tether anchorage as required by the standard.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The fix
Blue bird is designing an upper tether anchorage point to affix to seat frame. Owner notification began january 30, 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 1-912-822-2242.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V316000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.