NHTSA Recall 02V155000: Seats
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02FZ |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | June 13, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings.
Safety risk
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. Owner notification began july 24, 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 1-478-825-2021.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V155000
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.