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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V204📅 May 6, 2005

2004–2006 Blue Bird Vision recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V204000
Manufacturer recall #
R05JS
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,108
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 15, 2005
Built
Mar 24, 2003 – Apr 25, 2005
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R05JS.customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V204 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V204?

2004–2006 Blue Bird Vision. 2,108 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.