Blue bird/seat belt bolts
Defect Summary
On certain rear engine (a3re) school buses, the type and location of the fasteners used to retain the seat belt in the last row of seats does not conform to blue bird engineering specifications.
Safety Consequence
This installation may not adequately retain seat belts in the event of a severe crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will provide its distributors and owners the parts and instructions to install the correct fasteners free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin november 20, 2003. owners who do not receive the parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 03V362000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03V362000?
NHTSA recall 03V362000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 8, 2003. It addresses: Blue bird/seat belt bolts. The recall affects approximately 233 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V362000 or the manufacturer campaign number R03HC. 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.