Vehicle recall 06V278000 · July 26, 2006
Blue Bird LTC and Wanderlodge LXI
On certain motor homes and transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series C-60 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will require to be reprogrammed to current…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes and transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series C-60 engines, the electronic control module (ECM) will require to be reprogrammed to current mainframe calibrations.
- Consequence
- Reprogramming the ECM will prevent the potential of a turbocharger failure from progressing to an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06E019000) and will reprogram the ECM to current mainframe calibrations free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird recall no. R06KX.CUSTOMERS may also 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
- 06V278000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2006
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R06KX
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 150
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
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 LTC (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Blue Bird Wanderlodge LXI (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
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