NHTSA Recall 05V152000: Vehicle speed control
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 486 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V152000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JP |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | April 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 05V152000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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.