Blue Bird Vision problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 108 recalls on file for the Blue Bird Vision (2005–2019).
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 108
- Model years
- 15
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Blue Bird Vision model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | — |
| 2018 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | — |
| 2017 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | — |
| 2016 Vision | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | Engine |
| 2015 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | — |
| 2014 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | — |
| 2013 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | — |
| 2012 Vision | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | Brakes |
| 2011 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | — |
| 2010 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | — |
| 2009 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2008 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2007 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2006 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2005 Vision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Most common Blue Bird Vision problem areas (all years)
- Brakes1 complaints
- Engine1 complaints
Blue Bird Vision recalls
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Risk: If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Blue Bird models
- Blue Bird ALL American School Bus8 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus4 complaints
- Blue Bird ALL American2 complaints
- Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- Blue Bird Micro Bird0 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus0 complaints
- Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus0 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)0 complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology