Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V062000 Reported February 22, 2005

Fuel lift pump/cummins/engine stalling

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 18,891 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V062000
Manufacturer Campaign
R05JL
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
18,891
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 22, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.

Safety Consequence

Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. for more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

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 05V062000 or campaign R05JL.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V062000

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

What is recall 05V062000?

NHTSA recall 05V062000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 22, 2005. It addresses: Fuel lift pump/cummins/engine stalling. The recall affects approximately 18,891 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V062000 or the manufacturer campaign number R05JL. 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.