Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V450000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V450000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 376 affected units, INCORRECT TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain model year 2006 through 2010 blue bird micro bird single rear wheel model school buses manufactured from august 31, 2005 through september 27, 2009, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." if the vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, then the tire and loading placard should indicate "none" under the size and recommended tire inflation pressure. the placard listed inflation pressure for a spare tire that was the same as the front tire inflation pressure.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will provide replacement tire and loading placards with the appropriate spare tire indicated to owners free of charge. the campaign began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V450000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-11-20T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect tire and loading placard

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 376

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PX

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain model year 2006 through 2010 blue bird micro bird single rear wheel model school buses manufactured from august 31, 2005 through september 27, 2009, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." if the vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, then the tire and loading placard should indicate "none" under the size and recommended tire inflation pressure. the placard listed inflation pressure for a spare tire that was the same as the front tire inflation pressure.

Consequence Summary: Inflation pressure required for the rear tires could be higher than the front tire which could cause premature tire wear resulting in a potential tire failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will provide replacement tire and loading placards with the appropriate spare tire indicated to owners free of charge. the campaign began on december 29, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rqu2-h7ed-jtjn

NHTSA ID: 09V450000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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