Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V404000 Reported September 13, 2005

Engine stall condition/cummins

Blue Bird Body Company · Fuel System, Other · 46 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V404000
Manufacturer Campaign
R05KB
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
46
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 13, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps. erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump. this premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.

Safety Consequence

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Cummins, in conjunction with blue bird, will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

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 05V404000 or campaign R05KB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V404000

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

What is recall 05V404000?

NHTSA recall 05V404000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 13, 2005. It addresses: Engine stall condition/cummins. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V404000 or the manufacturer campaign number R05KB. 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.