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2004-2006 Blue Bird Vision recall: lamp

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 6, 2005. It covers about 2,108 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,108
reported
May 6, 2005
owners notified
Jul 15, 2005

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 05V204000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V204000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Blue Bird Vision lamp?

Yes. Recall 05V204000, reported on May 6, 2005, covers about 2,108 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V204000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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