Vehicle recall 05V204000 · May 6, 2005

2004-2006 Blue Bird Vision

Certain blue bird my 2004-2006 vision school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes manufactured between March 24, 2003, and April 25, 2005.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V204000
Reported to NHTSA: May 6, 2005
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R05JS
Owner notification: July 15, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,108
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 05V204000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Vision (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004

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