NHTSA Recall 01V316000: Child seat
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V316000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02FU |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Report received | October 3, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V316000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.