Recall 05V-062: 1998–2002 Blue Bird ALL American, 1998–2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series and 1 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Feb 22, 2005, covering about 18,891 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
The risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
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
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V062000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All 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-062?
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
How is recall 05V-062 fixed?
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
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.