Recall 10V629 affects 1,001 2010-2011 Blue Bird Vision school buses for a brake pedal defect. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 1,001 2010-2011 Vision school buses because the hydraulic brake pedal can deform during brake application and keep the parking brake from fully applying. A parked bus can roll unexpectedly, putting people and property in its path at risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake pedal on 2010-2011 Blue Bird Vision school buses is the driver's main input to the hydraulic brake system. When the pedal is pressed, the pedal and linkage move together to send force into the brake hydraulics, which then apply the service brakes. The pedal also needs to keep its shape so the parking brake mechanism has the travel needed to set fully.
On affected buses, the hydraulic brake pedal can bend out of shape when the driver applies the brakes. Once the pedal deforms, it can keep the parking brake from reaching its fully applied position. That leaves the parking brake short of its intended hold, even though the driver has moved the control.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver is not told to watch for a specific noise, light, pedal feel, or other symptom before the pedal deforms.
Who's affected?
Both model years use the same hydraulic brake system description in this recall.
| 2010 Blue Bird Vision | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Blue Bird Vision | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 1,001 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A parked bus that rolls unexpectedly can strike people or property, causing property damage, personal injury, or death to someone in its path. Keep people clear when parking and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Blue Bird Vision is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to ask whether the free hydraulic brake-pedal repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V629 when you call Blue Bird or the dealer.
- Set the parking brake carefully and avoid parking on grades until the repair is complete.
- Bring the Blue Bird owner notice if you have it.
What happens at the repair
The recall remedy describes a free dealer repair for the affected Vision buses. At the dealer, a Blue Bird technician repairs the brake pedal condition so the hydraulic brake pedal does not deform during use and interfere with full parking brake application. The filing does not give a more detailed part list or labor time, so ask the service desk what the repair involves when you schedule the bus. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 16, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V629?
Recall 10V629 covers 1,001 2010-2011 Blue Bird Vision school buses with a hydraulic brake pedal that can deform when applied. That defect can keep the parking brake from fully applying. Blue Bird dealers repair the buses free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Blue Bird Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V629. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer to schedule the brake-pedal repair. Reference recall number 10V629 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Blue Bird says dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Blue Bird listed owner support at 1-478-822-2242.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpectedly rolling parked bus. If the hydraulic brake pedal deforms, the parking brake can fail to fully apply. A bus that rolls after parking creates a risk of property damage, personal injury, or death to someone in its path.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V629000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V629 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V629000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →