2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION has 0 complaints and 31 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat belts, air brakes, steering components, and propane fuel systems according to the recall data.
There are 31 recalls affecting various safety and mechanical systems for this vehicle model. The recalls primarily involve seat belts, brake systems, steering linkages, structural components, external lighting, fuel delivery lines, and adaptive mobility equipment.
Recalls- Seat belts (12V359000, 12V360000, 15V136000). Over 2,000 vehicles affected by seat belt defects including mismatched buckles and improper anchorage. Risk includes occupant injury due to failure to restrain properly in a crash. Dealers will repair or install reinforcements free of charge.
- Air service brakes (12V217000, 12V218000). Over 680 buses have incorrect installation of air brake lines at the treadle valve, which may reduce or eliminate braking function and increase crash risk. Correction involves rerouting and repairing brake lines.
- Steering drag link connection (12V586000). Around 220 vehicles have improperly torqued castle nuts on drag link steering arms, risking loss of steering control. Dealers will check torque and inspect for wear.
- Roof hatch structure (12V261000). About 1,400 buses with specialty roof hatches have increased opening force exceeding federal standards, potentially hindering emergency egress. Repairs include service kits to reduce friction.
- Instrument cluster brake warning lights (12V349000). Approximately 19 buses may lack the hydraulic brake pressure warning light module, risking operator unawareness of brake pressure loss. Dealers will install missing modules.
- Brake light switch and mounting bracket (12V538000, 19V795000, 19V796000). More than 13,000 affected vehicles with Ford engines have defective brake light switch mounting brackets causing brake lights to stay on continuously, confusing drivers behind. Dealers will replace brackets and switches.
- Seat structure/pinching hazard (13V200000). Over 400 buses equipped with certain Flip Seats allow passengers behind to risk pinching toes or feet. Dealers will install safety guards to prevent injuries.
- Window body joints (13V332000). Around 170 buses had missing adhesive at window joints reducing structural integrity and increasing risk of injury from panel separation in a crash. Repairs include installing additional rivets.
- Propane fuel system leaks (14V444000, 14V443000, 14V297000, 22V736000). About 3,800 buses with Roush CleanTech or Ford LPG systems may have fuel line cracks or damage risking fire hazards. Fixes involve replacing or reinforcing fuel lines and fittings.
- Wheelchair lift equipment (14V511000, 14V510000, 15V730000, 15V731000). Over 5,000 vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts have defects including cracking platform side plates and oversized pivot holes allowing bearings to displace. Repairs include installing support bumpers and replacing damaged components to prevent platform detachment.
- Parking brake (20V234000, 20V235000). More than 2,200 buses may have parking brakes failing to hold vehicle stationary on inclines due to insufficient application force. Inspections and adjustments are performed at no charge.
- Driver seat barrier installation (20V125000). Nearly 2,800 buses have incorrectly installed seat barriers that may increase injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and add reinforcing brackets.
- Hydraulic brake lines and transmission cable routing (18V884000). Over 5,100 buses with Ford 6.8L V10 engines have hydraulic brake lines exposed to heat causing fluid leaks and risk of fire. Repairs include installing brackets to insulate and correctly route components.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on the 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION may have rights under their state lemon law. It is advisable to consult with a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law claims for guidance.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
25
Total Recalls
42932
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
66 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG engines. The LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
3 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2009-2019 Vision transit buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105 "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
2264 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
2790 vehicles affected
SEATS:BARRIERS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
112 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Risk: Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
12835 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Risk: Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
5169 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
90 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
5114 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
1344 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
3406 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Vision school buses manufactured December 5, 2011, to July 2, 2014, and equipped with the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system. In the affected vehicles, the return fuel line may crack near the support bracket.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
388 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Vision school buses manufactured January 10, 2012, to April 24, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
5114 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
4 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Vision nonschool buses manufactured December 5, 2011, to July 2, 2014, and equipped with the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system. In the affected vehicles, the return fuel line may crack near the support bracket.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
90 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
172 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
441 vehicles affected
SEATS
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 All American and Vision model school buses manufactured from August 25, 2009, through March 19, 2013, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. Flip Seats models Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45").
Risk: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
452 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Vision school buses manufactured from January 10, 2012, through November 01, 2012, and equipped with Ford 6.8L propane engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Risk: Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
19 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2013 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2012. The electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. Therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," Section 5.3 "Brake System Indicator Lamps".
Risk: In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
23 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
1406 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
31 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
222 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013 model year Vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Risk: Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
726 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.
Risk: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
651 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
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