Vehicle recall 06V058000 · February 24, 2006
2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird
Certain blue bird my 2006 micro bird school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the affected…
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- Summary
- Certain blue bird my 2006 micro bird school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the affected buses were produced with an 8 inch bumper rather than a 10 inch bumper.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the bumper may inadequately protect components of the fuel system. This could result in a post-crash fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the bumper free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird recall no. R06KP.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V058000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2006
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R06KP
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Micro Bird (2006): 2006
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