2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD RECALL - #09V450000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/31/2005 - 9/27/2009 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/29/2009 |
| # Affected |
376 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD SINGLE REAR WHEEL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, THEN THE TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD SHOULD INDICATE "NONE" UNDER THE SIZE AND RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THE PLACARD LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE FOR A SPARE TIRE THAT WAS THE SAME AS THE FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. |
| Consequences |
INFLATION PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR THE REAR TIRES COULD BE HIGHER THAN THE FRONT TIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TIRE AND LOADING PLACARDS WITH THE APPROPRIATE SPARE TIRE INDICATED TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R09PX.OWNERS 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 . |
| See also |
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 BLUE BIRD MICRO BIRD Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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