The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V174000·Announced 2011-03-15

Blue Bird Vision School Buses Recalled for ABS Indicator Light Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2007-2011 Vision school buses because the ABS indicator light may fail to illuminate, preventing operators from detecting brake system failures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (school bus braking system) where the failure to warn of ABS loss increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Vision school buses. The recall involves the dash instrument panel where the ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. This defect causes the buses to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105 and FMVSS No. 121.

If the ABS circuit disconnects from the main ABS module, the bus operator would be unaware of the failure of the ABS system and the associated reduced braking function. This lack of warning increases the risk of a crash.

Blue Bird is working with Stoneridge to produce software that dealers can use to reprogram the dash instrument panel. Owners will be notified once the software update becomes available, and the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on June 23, 2011. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD VISION
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
13,645

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • VISION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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