Recall 05V-036: 2003–2005 Blue Bird Conventional, 2003–2005 Blue Bird Micro Bird

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Feb 3, 2005, covering about 1,300 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-036
Report date
Feb 3, 2005
Vehicles affected
1,300
Owners notified
May 6, 2005

The problem

Certain my 2003 thru 2005 blue bird micro bird and conventional school buses. These buses do not have the tire load range on both the tire information label and certification decal as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.

The risk

Omission of the tire load range may lead to the installation of tires with load ranges not appropriate for vehicle use. A failure occurring in tires due to inappropriate load range may result in loss of control of the vehicle and a crash can occur.

The fix

Blue bird will mail to final stage manufacturers, certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentTires › Markings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V036000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Conventional2003, 2004, 2005All years
Blue Bird Micro Bird2003, 2004, 2005All years

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 05V-036?

Certain my 2003 thru 2005 blue bird micro bird and conventional school buses. These buses do not have the tire load range on both the tire information label and certification decal as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.

How is recall 05V-036 fixed?

Blue bird will mail to final stage manufacturers, certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

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.