The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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.
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 06V058000.
- 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.