Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V174000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 13,645 affected units, ABS CIRCUIT FAILURE/WARNING LAMP FAILURE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V174000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2011-03-15T00:00:00
Subject: Abs circuit failure/warning lamp failure
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 13,645

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11SZ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V174000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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