2024 BLUE BIRD VISION Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 BLUE BIRD VISION has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to software in the electrical system and label readability on emergency exits. Other concerns involve the parking brake mechanism and seat installation.
There are six recalls addressing multiple systems including electrical software, parking brake, seating, and emergency exit labels. These recalls affect different production years but mostly cover buses from 2019 to 2024.
Recalls- Electrical system software. Recall 24V068000 affects 5,197 vehicles. The multiplex module firmware may deactivate warning lights and retract the stop arm without warning, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the firmware at no cost. Owner notifications were sent March 25, 2024.
- Parking brake mechanism. Recall 24V048000 affects 19 buses from 2024. The secondary release mechanism may release the parking brake lever without pressing the release button, risking vehicle roll-away. Dealers will inspect and replace the lever if needed free of charge. Owner notifications were sent March 4, 2024.
- Emergency exit labels. Recall 24V758000 covers 28,479 buses from 2019 to 2024. The emergency exit label lettering is too small, failing FMVSS 217 requirements. This may delay or prevent emergency exit use, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the labels free of charge. Letters mailed December 9, 2024.
- Seat installation. Recall 24V078000 involves 6,691 buses from 2020 to 2024. Convertible seats may be incorrectly installed and unsecured, failing FMVSS 210. Unsecured seats may not restrain occupants properly, increasing injury risk in crashes. Dealers will inspect and repair seats free of charge. Owner notifications mailed March 4, 2024.
- Emergency exit labels. Recall 24V759000 covers 400 buses from 2020 to 2024. Similar to recall 24V758000, the lettering on emergency exit labels is too small, failing FMVSS 217. Dealers will replace these labels for free. Notification letters mailed December 9, 2024.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney can help clarify these rights.
2024 BLUE BIRD VISION Summary
2024
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
40786
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 BLUE BIRD VISION
19 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Risk: A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 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.
2024 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.
2024 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.
2024 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.