Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 20, 2026
Model years: 2027
On one school bus, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the wheelc
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 16, 2026
Model years: 2021, 2023
Under certain conditions, when the school bus is stationary, a software problem in the system control module could cause it to accelerate unexpectedly.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Jan 22, 2026
Model years: 2026, 2027
On certain school buses, certain window glass may be missing the required marking or the marking may be unreadable. As a result, this could lead you to install the wrong type of gl
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain electric school buses, the 12 V power cables may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable(s) could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This c
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 11, 2025
Model years: 2026
On a small number of school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this hap
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 23, 2025
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the parking brake to apply suddenly while driving.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 5, 2025
Model years: 2026
On a small number of school buses, the passenger seats and seat belts may not have been secured to the floor properly. As a result, the seats and/or seat belts could move or detach
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 17, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain electric school buses, an electrical problem could cause a loss of secondary brake assist. Additionally, a software problem could fail to detect and alert you if there i
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — High Voltage
High risk
Mar 13, 2025
Model years: 2026
On certain electric school buses, hardware inside the high-voltage battery could loosen and detach. As a result, the battery could short circuit. If this happens, there could be a
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 13, 2024
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain school buses, a connection at the end of the fuel line could become damaged. As a result, fuel could leak.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 19, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the panels
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
May 23, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain electric school buses, the fuel tank for the heater may not have been designed properly. As a result, diesel fuel could leak from the tank.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Feb 16, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain school buses, the parking brake lever could be released without pushing the release button. As a result, the bus could move unexpectedly.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 7, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, the seats may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash.
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 2, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain school buses, a software problem could cause a control module to reset. As a result, the warning lights could turn off and the stop sign arm may retract without warning.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jun 13, 2023
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain school buses equipped with air brakes, the air pressure gauges and low pressure warnings may not work. As a result, a driver may not get a warning if there is a loss of
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 18, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain electric school buses, a software calibration error could cause the anti-rollback feature to activate. This could happen when the bus is in reverse, pointed downhill, an
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 6, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain school 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 School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 4, 2022
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L propane (LPG) engine, the right-hand parking brake lever cable may come in contact with the propane fuel supply line. Over time,
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 5, 2022
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain school buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jul 14, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain Vision Electric school buses, the housing for the electric air compressor isn't properly grounded.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, the brake light switch could bind and cause the brake lights not to work properly. As a result, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applie
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 27, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain school buses, a problem in the electrical connector for the stop sign arm may cause it not to work. As a result, the stop arm may not extend to warn other drivers when t
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 25, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain school 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 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Oct 6, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain school 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 wit
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Sep 8, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain school buses, the camera for the Mobileye collision avoidance system may block the driver's view of the passenger-side cross-view mirror.
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2021
Model years: 2022
On a small number of school 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 s
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering
High risk
Aug 5, 2020
Model years: 2021
On certain school 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
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 15, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
Certain school bus seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may not have been installed correctly. On these buses, the reinforcement washers may be missing under the floor. As a re
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jun 16, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain school buses, the castle nut that attaches the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the drag link could separate and cause a
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 8, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain school 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
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
May 5, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L gasoline engine, the optional right-hand mounted parking brake lever cable may come in contact with the fuel supply line. Over ti
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 27, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain school 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 certai
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 3, 2020
Model years: 2015, 2018, 2019
On certain school buses, an incorrect seat barrier was installed behind the driver's seat. Additionally, a reinforcing bracket may not be installed below the floor. As a result, an
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 23, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Certain school bus seats may not have the tether anchorage point required for installing a child seat.
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Structure
High risk
Oct 4, 2019
Model years: 2021
Certain school buses do not meet the joint strength requirements of the Canadian regulations. In a crash, the ceiling joint could separate.
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 24, 2019
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could result in high temperatures, smoke, odour, or a possibl
Also affects: Blue Bird Tx4 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 12, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain school buses, the hydraulic brake lines and/or transmission shifter cable may have been incorrectly routed and could come into contact with surrounding components. If th
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 12, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain school buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 105 - Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems. The parking brake may not engage, as the parking b
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Nov 7, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain school 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 ele
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 27, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain school buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines and with optional brake and throttle interlock, a software problem may cause the throttle interlock system not to block the
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Apr 26, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
Certain school 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 t
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 16, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain school buses outfitted with QS11 convertible school bus seats, the seatbelt D-ring mounting studs on the seat back frame may not be adequately padded. In the event of a
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 24, 2017
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain school buses equipped with a Gen 4 propane fuel system, the propane fuel control valve solenoid coils could be defective. This could cause the engine to potentially stal
Blue Bird Vision 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 School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 18, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain school 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 ea
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Jun 2, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain school 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 p
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 19, 2016
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school 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 bee
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Nov 3, 2015
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Oct 22, 2015
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain school buses, the windshield wiper motor harness electrical connector may have been assembled incorrectly during manufacturing. The wiring in the terminal slides were no
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Mar 25, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain school 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
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 11, 2014
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly and could separate, allowing the pedal to bend. If s
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Aug 22, 2014
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Vision 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 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 22, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain propane-powered school buses, the fuel return line may fatigue and crack, causing a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fir
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 5, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain propane-powered school buses, the aluminum fuel line fitting at the propane tank can experience dissimilar metal corrosion where it contacts the brass supply housing on
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jan 6, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the parking brake pedal arm could fail, allowing the parking brake to release without warning. This could result in unintended vehicle movement and increase th
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 26, 2013
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain school 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
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Wheels
High risk
Dec 13, 2012
Model years: 2014
On certain school buses, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In add
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering
High risk
Dec 12, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, the fastener which secures the drag link to the steering arm may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. This could all the d
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 11, 2012
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain school buses, the brake light switch may have been incorrectly adjusted during vehicle assembly. Also, the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform during a “hard”
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 25, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, the driver's seatbelt may have been installed with a mismatched buckle. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate to another style buckle recei
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 24, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, the electronic module which activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator lamp on the dash instrument panel (when there is little or no pressure in the
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 8, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, the force r
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Apr 16, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain school buses equipped with a Braun wheelchair lift, over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. As a resul
Also affects: Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Engine
High risk
Dec 9, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, engine coolant can degrade causing some cooling system components to deteriorate prematurely, which could result in coolant leaks. Coolant spilt on the roa
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 14, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain propane-powered school buses, fittings used on various propane lines could fail. Should this occur, pressure inside the propane lines would cause the hoses to completely
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Engine
High risk
Aug 19, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particu
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 26, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain school buses equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter (located on the driver's control module), the fuel lines may contact the transmission cover, suffer chafe da
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Apr 12, 2011
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain school 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
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 21, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain school 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 System
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 14, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain school buses, the sheet metal rain visors over the pushout side window on the left side of the bus may prohibit the emergency exit window from opening sufficiently to me
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jan 6, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the parking brake pedal may deform upon application, which may prevent the parking brakes from fully applying. This may perm
Blue Bird Vision 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 Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 12, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school buses equipped with a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine, the number 5 and 6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail, causing a high pressur
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Jul 1, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain D3 All American and Vision school buses, the cruise control system may not deactivate when the brake pedal is applied. This could result in a crash causing property dama
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
May 12, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the Ricon lift for public use "model-L" Series S K may be defective. These lifts are designed to rise and stop automatically at the vehicle floor level as
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Apr 20, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud & the driver's control module stud may have been installed with the eyelet lug flat side up. Vibratio
Also affects: Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 26, 2010
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain school buses, incorrect offset leg barrier pads or a 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed during vehicle asembly. In case of a crash, the safety of the occupants m
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Conventional School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Nov 16, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain school buses, the wheelchair lift power cable may contact the engine exhaust manifold. This could cause the cable insulation to melt, creating an electrical short circui
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Sep 29, 2009
Model years: 2009
On certain school buses, a production change may end-up reducing the effective life of the stop arm lights. Should the lights fail, visibility of a stopped bus would be affected. T
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering
High risk
Aug 13, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain school buses, the lid gasket on the power steering reservoir assembly may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid. This could cause a loss of steering power
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 12, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, incorrect bolts and/or spacers may have been installed to affix the cooling fan blade to the fan clutch. As a result, the fan blade could separate from the
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 20, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain school buses, the main battery power cable may chafe against engine components at the rear of the engine. This could cause an electrical short which may result in a vehi
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 7, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, equipped with a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine, a fuel pump outlet check plug may crack and cause fuel to spray and leak from the fuel pump which may create a fire
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 14, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, the brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained. This could allow the hoses to chafe against body and/or
Also affects: Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain school buses, the oil fill cap may separate from the oil fill tube allowing engine oil to be emitted from the tube. Under these conditions oil could wet the left front b
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 5, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with Caterpillar C7 and C9 diesel engines, fuel pump failure can dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause the turbocharger to fail, leading to a loss
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 6, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain school and transit buses, the Parker single check valve (SCV) that connects with the supply port of the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve may become excessively
Also affects: Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 3, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain school and transit buses, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect i
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 14, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain school buses, the windshield wiper linkage assembly does not permit the driver's wiper to adequately clear the windshield. The reduction in swept area does not permit vi
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Jan 26, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain school buses, continuous resetting of a circuit breaker when wiper/washer is operating in the Wash/Wipe mode may cause a failure in the wiring circuit. As a result, the
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Steering
High risk
Dec 8, 2006
Model years: 2008
On certain school buses, a temporary bolt used to secure the steering wheel, during manufacturing process, was not removed and replaced with a permanent bolt during the final assem
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 12, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain school buses, a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. This could cause the vehicle to
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain school buses, in extreme cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Conventional School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Mini Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Oct 11, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain buses, connections may be loose on the battery switch studs, creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation. Correction: Blue Bird will notify vehicl
Also affects: Blue Bird All American Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Tc/2000 Non-School Bus, Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus
Blue Bird Vision 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 Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 8, 2003
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the under-hood firewall location of the air brake manifold may permit rainwater entry into the parking brake exhaust port fitting of the manifold. In freezing
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Oct 17, 2003
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine air intake grid heater Megafuse was incorrectly installed. The improper installation of this bus bar
Blue Bird Vision School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Sep 29, 2003
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the fully loomed power cables that run from the starter to the power distribution unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel resulting i