Recall 04V-050: 2003 Liberty Spirit
LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jan 23, 2004, covering about 11 vehicles.
The problem
2003 liberty spirit (Freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. The washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. Also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.
The risk
These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
The fix
Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419-227-6554.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | LIBERTY BUS INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V050000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-050?
2003 liberty spirit (Freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. The washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. Also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.
How is recall 04V-050 fixed?
Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419-227-6554.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.