NHTSA Recall 02V303000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 157 vehicles. It affects 2000 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V303000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02GP |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | November 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain school and transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3126e engines and felsted electronic pedal assemblies, an internal return spring on the throttle position sensor was incorrectly manufactured. The spring, which is too long, cuts a trace into the printed circuit board causing the sensor to fail.
Safety risk
This will cause the engine to return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensors. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began december 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 02V303000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 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.