Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V074000 Reported March 1, 2005

Burner tubes/webasto

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 416 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V074000
Manufacturer Campaign
R05JM
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
416
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 1, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between december 21, 2002, and february 24, 2005. these buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a manufactured between november 2002 and february 2005. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.

Safety Consequence

Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the burner tubes free of charge. the recall began on march 31, 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 05V074000 or campaign R05JM.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V074000

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

What is recall 05V074000?

NHTSA recall 05V074000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on March 1, 2005. It addresses: Burner tubes/webasto. The recall affects approximately 416 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 05V074000 or the manufacturer campaign number R05JM. 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.