Hydraulic brake pedal may deform
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model vision school buses manufactured from november 13, 2009, through december 15, 2010. on some buses, the hydraulic brake pedal may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from fully applying.
Safety Consequence
This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death to an individual within the path of the rolling bus.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on february 14, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
FAQ: Recall 10V629000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V629000?
NHTSA recall 10V629000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 16, 2010. It addresses: Hydraulic brake pedal may deform. The recall affects approximately 1,001 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V629000 or the manufacturer campaign number R11SV. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.