Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V074000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 416 affected units, BURNER TUBES/WEBASTO, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between december 21, 2002, and february 24, 2005. these buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a manufactured between november 2002 and february 2005. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the burner tubes free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V074000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2005-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Burner tubes/webasto

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 416

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JM

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between december 21, 2002, and february 24, 2005. these buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a manufactured between november 2002 and february 2005. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.

Consequence Summary: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the burner tubes free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b23b~7qub.8fd8

NHTSA ID: 05V074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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