The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V175000·Announced 2011-03-15

Blue Bird Vision Buses Recalled for ABS Indicator Light Defect

Blue Bird is recalling 2008-2010 Vision non-school buses because the ABS indicator light may fail to illuminate, leaving operators unaware of brake system failures.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the failure of the ABS warning light increases the risk of a crash due to reduced braking function, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Vision non-school buses. The recall addresses a defect in the dash instrument panel where the ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. Consequently, these buses 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 repair will be performed 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 — Non-School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
61

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VISION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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