Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V204000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,108 affected units, FMVSS 105/INCORRECT LABEL/HYDRAULIC BRAKE WARNING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V204000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2005-05-06T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 105/incorrect label/hydraulic brake warning
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 2,108

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JS
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-y7p9.zm9t.4biw
NHTSA ID: 05V204000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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