Vehicle recall 11V174000 · March 15, 2011
2007-2011 Blue Bird Vision
The dash instrument panel ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign number is R11SZ.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V174000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 15, 2011
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R11SZ
- Owner notification
- June 23, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,645
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Vehicles covered
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