NHTSA Recall 11V218000: Cables (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,919 vehicles. It affects 2004–2006 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V218000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R11TA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | April 6, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 12, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. The starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
Safety risk
A short could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11ta.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V218000
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.