2023 BLUE BIRD VISION Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 BLUE BIRD VISION has 0 complaints and 29 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety components and vehicle systems based on recall data, including problems with roof structure, fuel systems, seat installation, and software affecting warning lights and stop arms.
The vehicle has been subject to numerous recalls covering a wide variety of systems. These recalls impact critical safety and operational components such as structural integrity, fuel delivery, electrical systems, seating, and emergency equipment labeling. Repair procedures typically involve inspections, software updates, or component replacements provided free of charge by dealers.
Recalls- Roof structure. Recall 24V543000 affects 16,708 vehicles due to roof joints potentially lacking sufficient strength, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and add rivets as needed.
- Electrical system software. Recall 24V068000 covers 5,197 buses where firmware may cause warning lights to deactivate and stop arm to retract unexpectedly, raising crash risk. Software updates will be provided.
- Seat installation. Recalls 24V079000 and 24V078000 impact 6,818 vehicles with incorrectly installed convertible seats that may be unsecured, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and repair seats.
- Fuel tank assembly. Recall 24V365000 involves 112 vehicles with improperly designed diesel tanks that may leak fuel, creating fire and crash hazards. The tanks will be repaired.
- Emergency exit labels. Recalls 24V758000 and 24V759000 affect 28,879 buses with labels that have lettering too small to read, which can delay emergency exit use. Labels will be replaced.
- Fuel supply line clearance. Recalls 22V739000 and 22V740000 involve 2,584 vehicles where transmission cables may contact fuel lines causing leaks and fire risk. Dealers will inspect, reroute cables, and repair as needed.
- Entrance door handrail. Recall 22V763000 covers 20 buses with undersized handrails that do not comply with ADA requirements, increasing fall risk. Handrails will be replaced.
- Fuel line routing. Recall 22V275000 affects 8 vehicles due to fuel lines chafing against bolt heads, leading to potential leaks and fire risk. Fuel lines will be rerouted or replaced if damaged.
- Transmission software. Recall 22V321000 and 22V330000 impact 54 vehicles with incorrect starter interlock settings allowing the engine to crank in gear, which may cause unintended movement and crashes. Software updates will be performed.
- Fuel return lines. Recall 22V578000 involves 49 vehicles with zinc-plated fuel return lines prone to corrosion and leaks, presenting fire hazards. Fuel return lines will be replaced.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues affecting safety or operation may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consultation with a qualified attorney could help clarify those rights.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION Summary
2023
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
14
Total Recalls
60429
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
112 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
28479 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
127 vehicles affected
SEATS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
5197 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.
Risk: An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
16708 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
6691 vehicles affected
SEATS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
400 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
1 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
53 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
8 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
20 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Risk: A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
2559 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
25 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2023 BLUE BIRD VISION
49 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Roush fuel return lines included in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG Conversion Systems that were installed on vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Risk: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.