Recall 06V058000: Blue bird body company

Report received

Feb 24, 2006

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

13vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain blue bird my 2006 micro bird school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the affected buses were produced with an 8 inch bumper rather than a 10 inch bumper.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the bumper may inadequately protect components of the fuel system. This could result in a post-crash fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the bumper free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.