NHTSA Recall 01V337000: Anchorage (seat belts)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 158 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Blue Bird Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V337000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R01FN |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | October 18, 2001 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with option 2836-02 driver's seat belts. The seat belts are too long preventing the belt from retracting properly and fitting the occupant as designed.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the driver may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
The belts will be replaced with belts of proper shoulder harness length. Owner notification began november 15, 2001. 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 1-478-822-2242.
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 01V337000
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.