NHTSA Recall 02V197000: Unknown or other
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 150 vehicles. It affects 1998–2002 Blue Bird Ltc 40.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V197000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02GD |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | July 23, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain tour type coaches equipped with parcel racks, irregularities in the installation of the fasteners used to retain the parcel racks to the coach structure could result in the fasteners loosening allowing the parcel racks to fall without warning.
Safety risk
In the event the fasteners become dislodged and the racks should fall while the passenger seat is occupied, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Remedy
Distributors and owners will be notified to immediately install interim repair bolts through the coach roof bow structure on the aisle side of the first two parcel rack sections on both the right and left side parcel racks on all affected coaches. Final repairs can then be completed at a later date. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 02V197000
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.