NHTSA Recall 07V552000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,747 vehicles. It affects 2001–2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R07MR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | December 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. A fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R07mr.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 07V552000
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.