2010 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #11V174000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 VISION SCHOOL BUSES. THE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL ABS INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ABS CIRCUIT IS DISCONNECTED AT THE MAIN ABS MODULE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/15/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/23/2011 |
| # Affected |
13,645 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 VISION SCHOOL BUSES. THE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL ABS INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ABS CIRCUIT IS DISCONNECTED AT THE MAIN ABS MODULE. ACCORDINGLY, THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT 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, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH STONERIDGE TO PRODUCE SOFTWARE THAT DEALERS CAN USE TO REPROGRAM THE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL. BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS ONCE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE BECOMES AVAILABLE. 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. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11SZ.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2010 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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