Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 13, 2024
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain buses, a connection at the end of the fuel line could become damaged. As a result, fuel could leak.
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Oct 12, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain buses, the wrong handrail may have been installed at the entrance door. As a result, the handrail might be difficult to use.
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 6, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain buses, the transmission shift cable may not be routed correctly. As a result, it could contact and damage the fuel supply line. This could create a fuel leak.
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 5, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On a small number of buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 25, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain buses, the fuel supply line may not be routed correctly. As a result, it could be damaged by contact with a nearby bolt head. This could create a fuel leak.
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Oct 6, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain buses equipped with a 7.3 L gas engine, the brake lines may be missing a securing clamp near the engine. As a result, a brake line could be damaged by contact with the e
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2021
Model years: 2022
On a small number of buses, a check valve within the air brake system may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, there could be an air pressure leak if there is a secondar
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Steering
High risk
Aug 5, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could detach an
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 8, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain buses, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, it may not hold the bus when parked. Under certain conditions, like while parked on an inclin
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 27, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain buses, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, the parking brake may not apply enough force to hold the bus when parked. Under certain condi
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Nov 6, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain buses equipped with a Ford engine and air brakes, the brake switch mounting bracket could deform. If this happens, the brake lights may stay on.
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 12, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain buses, the hydraulic brake lines and/or transmission shifter cable may have been incorrectly routed and could come into contact with surrounding components. If the brake
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Nov 7, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain buses, the alternator cables may contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or vehicle structure. This could damage the wires and cause an electrical
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 26, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 121 - Air Brake Systems. When turning the key to the ON position, the two gaug
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Feb 15, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain school buses, the chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks over time. If this occurs, the battery box brackets could fail, allowing the battery bo
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 18, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain buses equipped with a propane fuel system could have incorrect fuel line routing. If operated under this condition, this could cause the fuel lines to rub against each othe
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Jun 2, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the platform
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 19, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain buses, a starter cable may have been incorrectly attached to one of the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) studs on the chassis. The cable for the starter may have been attac
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Mar 25, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain buses equipped with Bergstom Inverters, a transistor could fail in the inverter due to an insufficient solder joint. This could result in the inverter overheating, causi
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 11, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly and could separate, allowing the pedal to bend. If separati
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 12, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISB and ISL engines, the fuel filter shell and nut plate could separate, causing a fuel leak and also causing the engine to stall. Stallin
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 26, 2013
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Engine
High risk
Dec 9, 2011
Model years: 2009
On certain buses, engine coolant can degrade causing some cooling system components to deteriorate prematurely, which could result in coolant leaks. Coolant spilt on the roadway co
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 9, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain buses, the starter cable may have been incorrectly routed and could chafe against the steel braided power steering hose. Continued contact could wear through the power c
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 9, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain buses fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105 - Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems, as well as CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems. The
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 29, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal may deform upon application, which may prevent the parking brakes from fully applying. This may permit the
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 16, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain buses, the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. In the event this situation should occur wh
Also affects: Blue Bird Vision School Bus, Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Sep 12, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain buses, the ammeter shunt power cable is too short and may break due to material fatigue from engine vibration. In the event the power cable should break, the engine may
Blue Bird Vision Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Mar 9, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain school and non-school buses, an electrical short could occur in the crossing arm circuit or the 8-way warning light circuit, causing the MOSFET (a heavy duty transistor
Also affects: Blue Bird Vision School Bus
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