NHTSA Recall 05V204000: Lamp (service brakes)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,108 vehicles. It affects 2004–2006 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V204000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JS |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › LAMP |
| Report received | May 6, 2005 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V204000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.