Blue Bird Vehicle Speed Control Recall 05V152000 (486 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V152000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
2002 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
2003 Blue Bird All American	2	11	C
2004 Blue Bird All American	10	15	D
2005 Blue Bird All American	1	13	D
2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	6	D
2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	5	C
2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	3	B
2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	3	B
2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	5	D
2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	2	C
2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	1	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Blue Bird All American

2002 Blue Bird All American

2003 Blue Bird All American

2004 Blue Bird All American

2005 Blue Bird All American

2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus

2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus

2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus

Questions

Is the 05V152000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V152000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V152000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 7, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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