Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V185000 Reported July 15, 2002

Blue bird/fmvss 101/label

Q: What is recall 02V185000?

NHTSA recall 02V185000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 15, 2002. It addresses: Blue bird/fmvss 101/label. The recall affects approximately 408 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · Equipment · 408 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V185000

Manufacturer Campaign

R02GB

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

408

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 15, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.

Safety Consequence

The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. owner notification began august 29, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 02V185000 or campaign R02GB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V185000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V185000?

NHTSA recall 02V185000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 15, 2002. It addresses: Blue bird/fmvss 101/label. The recall affects approximately 408 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V185000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02GB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.