Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V351000 Reported July 8, 2011

Park brake valve interlock

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 121 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V351000
Manufacturer Campaign
R11TF
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
121
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 8, 2011

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning.

Safety Consequence

Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 11V351000 or campaign R11TF.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V351000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V351000?

NHTSA recall 11V351000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 8, 2011. It addresses: Park brake valve interlock. The recall affects approximately 121 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V351000 or the manufacturer campaign number R11TF. 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.