NHTSA Recall 05V382000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,863 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V382000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05KA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | August 31, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, tc2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between january 5, 2001, and july 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the battery switch studs creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation.
Safety risk
Should the bus shut down while in operation, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch. The recall began on october 19 , 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R05ka.customers may 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 05V382000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Blue Bird Vision | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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.