NHTSA Recall 03V364000: Seats
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,825 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V364000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03HB |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 8, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.
Safety risk
These seats could detach from the wall side attachment points in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to install the missing bolt free of charge. Owner notification is expected to on november 3, 2003. 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
Blue bird recall no. R03hb.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 03V364000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.