Recall 10V-629: 2010–2011 Blue Bird Vision

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Dec 16, 2010, covering about 1,001 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-629
Report date
Dec 16, 2010
Vehicles affected
1,001
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2011

The problem

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model vision school buses manufactured from november 13, 2009, through december 15, 2010. On some buses, the hydraulic brake pedal may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from fully applying.

The risk

This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death to an individual within the path of the rolling bus.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 14, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11sv.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V629000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Vision2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-629?

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model vision school buses manufactured from november 13, 2009, through december 15, 2010. On some buses, the hydraulic brake pedal may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from fully applying.

How is recall 10V-629 fixed?

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 14, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.