| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V036000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050506 | Date Received by ODI: 20050203 | Date Added to Database: 20050203 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05JG | ||
| Component: TIRES:MARKINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL MAIL FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATION DECALS WITH THE TIRE LOAD RATING INDICATED TO ITS CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 6, 2005. 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 BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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