Recall 11V175 affects 61 2008-2010 Blue Bird Vision buses for an ABS warning-light defect. Repair is free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer.
Blue Bird is recalling 61 2008-2010 Vision non-school buses because the ABS indicator light does not illuminate if the ABS circuit disconnects from the main module. The driver would not know the ABS system failed, which reduces braking function and increases crash risk; the Blue Bird dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The dash instrument panel on the 2008-2010 Blue Bird Vision includes an ABS indicator light. ABS means anti-lock braking system, the brake control system that helps keep wheels from locking during hard braking. The indicator's normal job is to alert the driver when the ABS circuit has a fault or is disconnected.
On affected Vision buses, the instrument panel does not turn on the ABS indicator when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. That means the warning lamp does not perform its required check-and-alert job. The recall describes a noncompliance with the federal brake-system standards because the bus fails to show the required ABS warning in that condition.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the missing warning itself: the ABS indicator can stay dark even when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vision model years, with the same instrument-panel component for each year.
| 2008 Blue Bird Vision | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2010 Blue Bird Vision | instrument panel |
| 2009 Blue Bird Vision | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 61 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the ABS circuit disconnects from the main module, the operator is not alerted to the ABS failure. That leaves the bus with reduced braking function and increases crash risk. Drive cautiously and arrange the recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Blue Bird dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Blue Bird Vision is included in this recall.
- Use the Blue Bird owner notice to confirm when the dash instrument panel software update is open for your bus.
- Call Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 before scheduling service, and reference recall number 11V175.
- Schedule the free dash instrument panel software update that restores the ABS warning light when Blue Bird confirms the repair is open.
- Drive with extra following distance until the repair is complete, since the operator will not see the ABS warning light if the ABS circuit disconnects.
What happens at the repair
When Blue Bird releases the software update, a Blue Bird technician will reprogram the dash instrument panel so the ABS indicator light works when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. The affected buses will be repaired free of charge under the recall. Until that software is available through dealers, the final dealer repair is not ready to schedule.
Timeline
| March 15, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V175?
Recall 11V175 covers 61 2008-2010 Blue Bird Vision non-school buses with an ABS indicator-light issue. If the ABS circuit disconnects at the main ABS module, the dash light does not alert the operator, reducing braking function and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Blue Bird Vision is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V175. If it is, contact a franchised Blue Bird dealer or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 and ask for the dash instrument panel software reprogramming under this recall. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Blue Bird said the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. The remedy is software reprogramming for the dash instrument panel so the ABS warning light works as required.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the operator gets no dash warning if the ABS circuit disconnects from the main ABS module. That leaves the driver unaware of ABS failure and reduced braking function, which increases crash risk under NHTSA campaign 11V175.
When did Blue Bird notify owners about recall 11V175?
Blue Bird began the safety recall on June 23, 2011. Owners of affected 2008-2010 Vision non-school buses were to be notified once the software update for the dash instrument panel became available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V175000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird customer service | 1-478-822-2242 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V175 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V175000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation 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 →