Blue Bird Conventional, Micro Bird (2003-2005): Tires
Recall 05V036000 · Feb 3, 2005 · Blue Bird Body Company
1,300
vehicles affected
1,300
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V036000
- Date
- Feb 3, 2005
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Markings
- Model years
- 2003-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Conventional | 2003-2005 |
| Blue Bird | Micro Bird | 2003-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V036000?
2 models: Blue Bird Conventional (2003-2005), Blue Bird Micro Bird (2003-2005), about 1,300 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V036000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.