Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V155000 Reported June 13, 2002

Blue bird/fmvss 217/seat location

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 39 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V155000
Manufacturer Campaign
R02FZ
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
39
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 13, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. owner notification began july 24, 2002. 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 1-478-825-2021.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 02V155000 or campaign R02FZ.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V155000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V155000?

NHTSA recall 02V155000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 13, 2002. It addresses: Blue bird/fmvss 217/seat location. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V155000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02FZ. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.