Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V036000 Reported February 3, 2005

Fmvss 120/tire load range omitted

Blue Bird Body Company · Tires · 1,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V036000
Manufacturer Campaign
R05JG
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
1,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 3, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain my 2003 thru 2005 blue bird micro bird and conventional school buses. these buses do not have the tire load range on both the tire information label and certification decal as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.

Safety Consequence

Omission of the tire load range may lead to the installation of tires with load ranges not appropriate for vehicle use. a failure occurring in tires due to inappropriate load range may result in loss of control of the vehicle and a crash can occur.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will mail to final stage manufacturers, certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. the recall began on may 6, 2005. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 05V036000 or campaign R05JG.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V036000

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

What is recall 05V036000?

NHTSA recall 05V036000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 3, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 120/tire load range omitted. The recall affects approximately 1,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V036000 or the manufacturer campaign number R05JG. 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.