Defect Description For Recall
Certain Blue Bird My 2004-2006 Vision School Buses Equipped With Hydraulic Brakes Manufactured Between March 24, 2003, And April 25, 2005. The Hydraulic Brake Dash Warning Light Was Incorrectly Labeled With The Canadian Version Which Uses Symbols Rather Than Words As Required By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V204000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Effect Of Defect
The Original Dash Warning Light Indicator Displays An International Symbol On The Brake Warning Light Indicator Whereas Fmvss 105 Requires The Word “Brake” To Be Displayed. The Operator May Not Recognize The International Symbol As Warning Indicating A Problem In The Hydraulic Brake System Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash If The Warning Is Not Heeded.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Mail Replacement Decals With Correct Nomenclature For The Brake Dash Warning Indicator Light. The Recall Began July 15, 2005. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030324
End Of Manufacture
20050425
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2108
Date Owners Notified
20050715
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050506
Make Campaign Number
R05JS
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
105