NHTSA Recall 00V230001: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,914 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V230001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R00EA |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | August 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with electronic engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Notes
Owner notification began august 18, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V230001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.