Seat belts: anchorage Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 19, 1992. It covers about 4,385 vehicles across 9 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 92V156000
Reported: Oct 19, 1992
Vehicles: 4,385
Area: Seats & seat belts

The problem

Safety belt retractor locks up with the belt in the stowed position.

The risk

When the retractor locks up with the belt in the stowedposition , the driver is unable to use the safety belts, resulting in increasedrisk of injury in a sudden stop or accident.

The fix

Modification kits will be shipped directly to the owner for modification of the safety belt retractor.

Contacts

System: safety belts.Vehicle description: buses and van conversions.

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 92V156000.
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.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1990 Blue Bird Conventional	0	5	C
1991 Blue Bird Conventional	7	6	D
1992 Blue Bird Conventional	0	5	C
1990 Blue Bird Transit	0	1	C
1991 Blue Bird Transit	0	1	C
1992 Blue Bird Transit	0	1	C
1990 Blue Bird Van Conversion	0	1	C
1991 Blue Bird Van Conversion	0	1	C
1992 Blue Bird Van Conversion	0	1	C

Questions

Is the 92V156000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V156000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V156000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 19, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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