NHTSA Recall 05V062000: Fuel system, diesel
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,891 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V062000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JL |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | February 22, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Safety risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
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 05V062000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.