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Blue Bird Body - Seat barrier incorrectly installed fmvss 222
Official notice
3 Mar 2020
Last checked
3 Mar 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Seat barrier incorrectly installed fmvss 222. In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2020-03-03.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r20am-sb.
Units affected
2,790
Recall number
R20AM-SB
Official notice
2020-03-03
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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