Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V197000 Reported July 23, 2002

Blue bird/parcel racks

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V197000
Manufacturer Campaign
R02GD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain tour type coaches equipped with parcel racks, irregularities in the installation of the fasteners used to retain the parcel racks to the coach structure could result in the fasteners loosening allowing the parcel racks to fall without warning.

Safety Consequence

In the event the fasteners become dislodged and the racks should fall while the passenger seat is occupied, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.

Corrective Action

Distributors and owners will be notified to immediately install interim repair bolts through the coach roof bow structure on the aisle side of the first two parcel rack sections on both the right and left side parcel racks on all affected coaches. final repairs can then be completed at a later date. 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 1-478-822-2242.

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 02V197000 or campaign R02GD.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V197000

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

What is recall 02V197000?

NHTSA recall 02V197000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 23, 2002. It addresses: Blue bird/parcel racks. The recall affects approximately 150 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 02V197000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02GD. 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.