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2003-2005 Blue Bird Conventional and Blue Bird Micro Bird recall: markings

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 3, 2005. It covers about 1,300 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,300
reported
Feb 3, 2005
owners notified
May 6, 2005

Tires: markings

What is wrong
Certain my 2003 thru 2005 blue bird micro bird and conventional school buses. These buses do not have the tire load range on both the tire information label and certification decal as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.
Risk
Omission of the tire load range may lead to the installation of tires with load ranges not appropriate for vehicle use. A failure occurring in tires due to inappropriate load range may result in loss of control of the vehicle and a crash can occur.
Remedy
Blue bird will mail to final stage manufacturers, certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 05V036000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V036000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Blue Bird Conventional and Blue Bird Micro Bird markings?

Yes. Recall 05V036000, reported on February 3, 2005, covers about 1,300 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V036000?

Blue bird will mail to final stage manufacturers, certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. The recall began on may 6, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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