Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL SERIES
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V152000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Engine Surge Could Result In A Vehicle Crash, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
486
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050407
Make Campaign Number
R05JP