NHTSA Recall 03V362000: Anchorage (seat belts)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 2001–2004 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V362000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03HC |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | October 8, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 20, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain rear engine (a3re) school buses, the type and location of the fasteners used to retain the seat belt in the last row of seats does not conform to blue bird engineering specifications.
Safety risk
This installation may not adequately retain seat belts in the event of a severe crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will provide its distributors and owners the parts and instructions to install the correct fasteners free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin november 20, 2003. Owners who do not receive the parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03hc.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 03V362000
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.