Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V058000 Reported February 24, 2006

Fmvss 301/wrong sized bumper

Q: What is recall 06V058000?

NHTSA recall 06V058000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 24, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 301/wrong sized bumper. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles , with the defect involving the Structure component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · Structure · 13 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V058000

Manufacturer Campaign

R06KP

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

Structure

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 24, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain blue bird my 2006 micro bird school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the affected buses were produced with an 8 inch bumper rather than a 10 inch bumper.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the bumper may inadequately protect components of the fuel system. this could result in a post-crash fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the bumper free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 06V058000 or campaign R06KP.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V058000

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

What is recall 06V058000?

NHTSA recall 06V058000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 24, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 301/wrong sized bumper. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number R06KP. 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.