NHTSA Recall 04V050000: Seats and roof and pillars (structure)
LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2003 Liberty Spirit.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V050000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 222/01/LIB |
| Components | SEATS; STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | January 23, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. The washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. Also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Remedy
Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419-227-6554.
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 04V050000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Liberty Spirit | 2003 |
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.