Vehicle recall 87V115000 · July 28, 1987

1987 Blue Bird School Bus

A relay in the flashing circuit could fail.

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

Summary: A relay in the flashing circuit could fail.
Consequence: Red warning lights would not flash, but would be onconstantly.
Remedy: Replace defective flasher units with new units with reliable relays.
Notes: System: warning lights.vehicle description: school buses with florida warning light system.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V115000
Reported to NHTSA: July 28, 1987
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: August 11, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 550
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights

Recall 87V115000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird School Bus (1987): 1987

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