Air bags: knee bolster
- Component
- Air bags: knee bolster
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 2,309
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1995-03-14
- Owners notified
- 1995-05-03
Defect description
THE AISLE SIDE STYROFOAM KNEE PADS ON THE SUBJECT BARRIERS ARE 11" WIDE AND NOT 14.5" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.