NHTSA Recall 09V450000: Labels (equipment)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 376 vehicles. It affects 2006–2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V450000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PX |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 20, 2009 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain model year 2006 through 2010 blue bird micro bird single rear wheel model school buses manufactured from august 31, 2005 through september 27, 2009, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." if the vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, then the tire and loading placard should indicate "none" under the size and recommended tire inflation pressure. The placard listed inflation pressure for a spare tire that was the same as the front tire inflation pressure.
Safety risk
Inflation pressure required for the rear tires could be higher than the front tire which could cause premature tire wear resulting in a potential tire failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will provide replacement tire and loading placards with the appropriate spare tire indicated to owners free of charge. The campaign began on december 29, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's campaign number is r09px.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V450000
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.