Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V152000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V152000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 486 affected units, ENGINE SURGING/JOHN DEERE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. the subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.

Corrective Action

John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V152000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2005-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Engine surging/john deere

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 486

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JP

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. the subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9aix_mazz_8bji

NHTSA ID: 05V152000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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