2001-2005 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others recall: vehicle speed control

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 7, 2005. It covers about 486 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 486
reported: Apr 7, 2005

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Risk: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

Recall number 05V152000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Blue Bird Commercial Series 2001-2004 2001 2002 2003 2004
Blue Bird Q-Bus 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 05V152000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2005 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 05V152000, reported on April 7, 2005, covers about 486 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V152000?

John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

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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