Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2006
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 6, 2006
(Campaign #: R06LD)
STEERING WHEEL BOLT
CERTAIN 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES BUILT FROM OCTOBER 23 THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2006. A TEMPORARY BOLT WAS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE TEMPORARY BOLT WAS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A PERMANENT BOLT WITH A LOCK COATING DURING THE FINAL ASSEMBLY STAGE. THE TEMPORARY BOLT WAS NOT REMOVED AND REPLACED ON THE SUBJECT UNITS, BUT INSTEAD THE BOLT WAS REUSED.
NHTSA ID: 06V464000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 227
Consequence Summary:
REUSE OF THE ATTACHING SCREW COULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOOSEN DURING OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY REPLACING THE SCREW WITH A NEW ATTACHING SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 13, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KY)
FMVSS 121/EMERGENCY BRAKES
CERTAIN MY 2007 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. AN INCORRECT FITTING WAS DESIGNED INTO THE SUBASSEMBLY FOR THE REAR AXLE BRAKE VALVE MODULE. A STANDARD 90 DEGREE ELBOW WAS USED WHERE A 90 DEGREE CHECK VALVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BLEED DOWN REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "BRAKE SYSTEMS.
NHTSA ID: 06V355000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHIC LINE FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WILL APPLY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 26, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KX)
TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60/DDC
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.
NHTSA ID: 06V278000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 150
Consequence Summary:
REPROGRAMMING THE ECM WILL PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE FROM PROGRESSING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KW)
POWER CABLE TOO SHORT/BREAKS
CERTAIN 2004-2007 MY VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 5, 2003, AND JUNE 13, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 40280-02 AMMETER SHUNT. THE POWER CABLE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED BETWEEN THE TOE BOARD AND THE SHUNT MAY BE TOO SHORT AND MAY BREAK DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION.
NHTSA ID: 06V261000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 7,980
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE POWER CABLE BREAK WHILE THE BUS IS IN USE, THE BUS COULD BECOME STRANDED IN AN ACTIVE LANE WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SHORT POWER CABLE WITH A LONGER ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 8, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KU)
SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES/BENDIX
CERTAIN 2007 VISION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 7 AND MAY 26, 2006. THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SEAT, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
NHTSA ID: 06V202000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 272
Consequence Summary:
THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KS)
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON
CERTAIN MY 2006 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND 2006 CONVENTIONAL VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 7 AND NOVEMBER 8, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS . THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS FOR THE LIFTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE LIFT TO STOW IMPROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 06V112000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 129
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 24, 2006
(Campaign #: R06KP)
FMVSS 301/WRONG SIZED BUMPER
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.
NHTSA ID: 06V058000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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