NHTSA Recall 04V426000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 372 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V426000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04JB |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 30, 2004 |
| Owner notification | September 21, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began september 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 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 04V426000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2004, 2005 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird Conventional | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird Micro Bird | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2004, 2005 |
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.