Engine surging/john deere
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 05V152000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V152000?
NHTSA recall 05V152000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 7, 2005. It addresses: Engine surging/john deere. The recall affects approximately 486 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 05V152000 or the manufacturer campaign number R05JP. 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.