NHTSA Recall 05V036000: Markings (tires)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,300 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V036000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JG |
| Component | TIRES › MARKINGS |
| Report received | February 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V036000
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.