Recall
Blue Bird Micro Bird — 06V058000
NHTSA ID
06V058000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Micro Bird
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-02-24
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
13
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R06KP
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.