2017 BLUE BIRD VISION
28 recalls, 2 complaints - 120 TSBs
22V736000 Oct 4, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Vision school buses equipped with Ford 6.8L LPG engines. The LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel lines and the park brake cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CA-SB.
22V579000 Aug 4, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Blue Bird Vision school 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, Mai... Read more
Consequence
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BX-SB.
20V235000 Apr 27, 2020
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2009-2019 Vision transit buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As such, these vehicles fail to c... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and adjust the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. B... Read more
20V234000 Apr 27, 2020
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. As suc... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. ... Read more
20V125000 Mar 3, 2020
SEATS:BARRIERS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to compl... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for ... Read more
19V796000 Nov 6, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision transit buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird issued owners an interim notification December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue... Read more
19V795000 Nov 6, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Vision school buses equipped with Ford engines. The brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird distributed owners an interim notification on December 10, 2019. Dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-224... Read more
19V391000 May 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either conditio... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. B... Read more
19V393000 May 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condit... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. B... Read more
19V082000 Feb 11, 2019
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor... Read more
Consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.
18V892000 Dec 17, 2018
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses equipped with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines with optional CP80009 air compressors. The air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applying.
Consequence
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZW-SB.
18V884000 Dec 12, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydrauli... Read more
Consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blu... Read more
18V885000 Dec 12, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with the Ford 6.8L V10 engines. The hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and leak hydrau... Read more
Consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket which will insulate the brake lines from excessive heat, control routing of the brake lines, and secure the transmission shifter cable away from the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Blue... Read more
18V783000 Nov 6, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L Gen IV LPG, Gasoline, or CNG engines. The alternator cables may not be routed correctly and may contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or a firewall reinforcement.
Consequence
A damaged alternator cable could cause result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the air conditioning bracket and the alternator cables are properly installed, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 06, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.... Read more
18V259000 Apr 24, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated,... Read more
Consequence
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZF - SB.
18V258000 Apr 24, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision transit buses equipped with Gen4 Ford engines with an optional brake and throttle interlock. The brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activate... Read more
Consequence
If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Smart Relay Module software, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZF - NSB.
17V510000 Aug 17, 2017
SEATS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the sea... Read more
Consequence
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-SB.
17V203000 Mar 23, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision school buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Consequence
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA ... Read more
17V204000 Mar 23, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Consequence
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (NS... Read more
17V100000 Feb 15, 2017
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision school buses manufactured February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017, equipped with a frame mounted battery box. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-SB.
17V101000 Feb 15, 2017
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. The support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YY-NSB.
16V543000 Jul 19, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured September 24, 2015, to May 21, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-4... Read more
16V542000 Jul 19, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, poss... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1... Read more
16V405000 Jun 6, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 All American transit buses manufactured from November 13, 2014, through May 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured from May 30, 2015, through February 2, 2016, equipped with Ricon S-Series (S2005 and S5510... Read more
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of ... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-47... Read more
16V265000 May 3, 2016
SEATS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) Passenger Seats. The... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YP-NSB.
16V006000 Jan 8, 2016
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop ... Read more
Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R1... Read more
15V691000 Oct 23, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision school buses manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop withou... Read more
Consequence
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the wiper motor connection, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YH-SB.
15V696000 Oct 23, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2017 Vision transit bus. In the affected vehicle, the windshield wiper motor harness connector may have been installed incorrectly, causing the wiper system to stop without warning.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and repair the wiper motor connection, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YH-NSB.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 27, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
VEHICLE FLIPS COMPRESSOR BELTS OFF FREQUENTLY BRAKE PEDDLE SWITCH FAILS AND BENDS MOUNTING BRACKETS CAUSING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE AND VEHICLE TO GO INTO DERATE MODE IN MOTION FOR BOTH. */BF.. *DT *DT*JB *TR*JB *DT*JB *DT
ENGINE
Dec 27, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
VEHICLE FLIPS COMPRESSOR BELTS OFF FREQUENTLY BRAKE PEDDLE SWITCH FAILS AND BENDS MOUNTING BRACKETS CAUSING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE AND VEHICLE TO GO INTO DERATE MODE IN MOTION FOR BOTH. */BF.. *DT *DT*JB *TR*JB *DT*JB *DT
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION
120 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 21 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 19 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 6 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
Draglink01312024
Jan 31, 2024
010000 STEERING
Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
Draglink01312024
Jan 31, 2024
010000 STEERING
Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
SU2201
Aug 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins recently issued Temporary Repair Practice (TRP2484) for certain vehicles with DEF sensor failures in which DEF sensor replacement parts are not available. This provides a temporary ECM calibration that inhibits engine warning messag
S21AZ
Jun 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview: Certain 2013 through 2022 model year Blue Bird Vision School and Non-School Bus units has experienced signs of single strand failing, leading to multiple stands, and eventually belt failure. The belt composition is not ideal for
DOR-K2T5D-01
Dec 3, 2020
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal
DOR-K2T5D-01
Dec 3, 2020
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal
SM2001
Aug 25, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The intent of Service Memorandum SM2001 is to ??A???A???A?Announce a New Blue Bird Dealer Process??A???A???A? now available to perform a Ford Powertrain Control Module (PCM) modification remotely at the dealer service center location. This
SM1906
Dec 11, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
The intent of Service Memorandum SM1906 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of a??Engine fault codes 3555 and 3556a?? on Cummins diesel engines with the followin
SM1904
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM1904: New Ametek Parts & Software New Ametek instrument cluster part numbers and software now listed on the Blue Bird Dealer Vantage website. Also listed is a new Ametek gateway module and applicable software. New Ametek gateway modul
SM1905
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertr
S19AG
Sep 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign o
S19AG
Sep 19, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign o
SM1903
Jul 26, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the p
SM1903
Jul 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the p
S19ZD
Apr 22, 2019
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Overview: Certain 2017 through 2019 model year Blue Bird Vision School and Non-School bus units NOT equipped with an optional fuel door interlock switch, manufactured from June 11, 2016, through April 07, 2018, will require the unused "opt
S19ZD
Apr 22, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Overview: Certain 2017 through 2019 model year Blue Bird Vision School and Non-School bus units NOT equipped with an optional fuel door interlock switch, manufactured from June 11, 2016, through April 07, 2018, will require the unused "opt
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
220000 SEATS
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
R17ZB
Sep 18, 2017
220000 SEATS
Blue Bird Body Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015-2019 Vision School Buses manufactured from July 18, 2014, through July 19, 2017, and certain model year 2018-2019 All A
SU1702
Jun 1, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will b
R17YY Instructio
Apr 25, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17YY Instructio
Apr 25, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
The chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17YY Instructio
Apr 25, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17ZA Owner Lett
Apr 24, 2017
092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
R17ZA Owner Lett
Apr 24, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
R17ZA Owner Lett
Apr 24, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
R17ZA Dealer Let
Apr 12, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
R17ZA Dealer Let
Apr 12, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
R17YY Owner Lett
Mar 27, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17YY Owner Lett
Mar 27, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17YY Owner Lett
Mar 27, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
R17YY (SB)
Mar 20, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2018 Vision School Buses manufactured from February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017. The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks
R17YY (SB)
Mar 20, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2018 Vision School Buses manufactured from February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017. The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks
Dealer Memo 17-2
Mar 14, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This dealer memo announced a product upgrade program on 6.8L Gen3 Propane Engines. This is being done as a product upgrade and to increase customer satisfaction. Blue Bird will be updating all Gen3 Propane buses with the improved Gen4 roll
Dealer Memo 17-2
Mar 14, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This dealer memo announced a product upgrade program on 6.8L Gen3 Propane Engines. This is being done as a product upgrade and to increase customer satisfaction. Blue Bird will be updating all Gen3 Propane buses with the improved Gen4 roll
SM1608
Dec 8, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
SM1607
Dec 6, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Ford 6R140 Transmission Shift Cable Adjustment: Dealer memo to provide instructions to properly adjust the shifter cable in the event a repair involved removal or disconnecting the shift selector at the transmission or shifter on BBCV?s e
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YX Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
S16YX, Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks: Certain 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from February 11, 2016, through August 22, 2016, and one model year 2017 All American Non- School Bus manu
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YW
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
S16YW, Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe: Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 20
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YU
Sep 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
S16YU, Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement: Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All A
SM1606
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vision Propane Gen 4 Calibration: Dealer memo giving dealer advance notice of a Roush CleanTech propane engine calibration update.
R16YT US Instruc
Sep 1, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Propane fuel lines may be crossed and/or rubbing. Crossed and/or rubbing fuel
R16YT US Instruc
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Propane fuel lines may be crossed and/or rubbing. Crossed and/or rubbing fuel
S16YU Dealer Let
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU Dealer Let
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
022510 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-School Buses manufactured from July 20, 2014 through M
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-School Buses manufactured from July 20, 2014 through M
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-School Buses manufactured from July 20, 2014 through M
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-School Buses manufactured from July 20, 2014 through M
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
040100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Owner Lett
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD VISION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE23004
Opened: Mar 17, 2023 , Closed: Feb 28, 2024
Blue Bird Draglink Failures
On March 17, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-004 to investigate instances of drag link separation in model year (MY) 2016-2020 Vision school buses manufactured by Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird). Since drag links are serviceable items that can wear out, ODI opened this... Read more
PE10018
Opened: May 27, 2010 , Closed: Jul 9, 2010
Engine Compartment Fires
This investigation was opened after ODI became aware of four engine compartment fires allegedly related to fuel leakage from the engine's fuel injector system.ODI conducted field examinations and communicated the identified concerns to Blue Bird.ODI also had discussions with Caterpillar, the engine ... Read more
PE09029
Opened: Jun 5, 2009 , Closed: Aug 28, 2009
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED SIX FLEET COMPLAINTS (19 BUSES TOTAL) ALLEGING REPEATED ISSUES OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR GASKET FAILING.IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE DEGRADED GASKET FELL INTO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN AN INCREASEDSTEERING EFFORT.ODI IS AWARE OF TWO BUSES... Read more
PE09007
Opened: Feb 12, 2009 , Closed: Apr 9, 2009
COOLING FAN SEPARATION
A BLUE BIRD CORPORATION SERVICE BULLETIN DATED DECEMBER 18, 2008, WARNS OWNERS THAT THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USINGINCORRECTLY SIZED BOLTS AND SPACERS ONMODEL YEARS 2008 AND 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FAN BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CLUT... Read more
PE09001
Opened: Jan 5, 2009 , Closed: Mar 4, 2009
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI LEARNED ABOUT A FIREALLEGED TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CHAFING AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.THE SUBJECT BUS WAS A NEW 2008 MODEL AND THE BATTERY CABLE RUNS FROM THE ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BLOCK TO THE BATTERY.THE PROBLEM ONLY AFFECTS BUSES EQUIPPED ... Read more
PE08038
Opened: Jun 4, 2008 , Closed: Aug 4, 2008
HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFING/LEAKING
IN APRIL, 2008, ODI RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL ALLEGING THAT THEIR FIELD INSPECTORSWEREFINDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES THAT WEREBEING CUT OR CRUSHED BY THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BUS BODY AT THE FIREWALL.THEY ALSO SUPPLIED INFORMATION ON ONE BUS THAT EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE L... Read more
PE06026
Opened: Jul 10, 2006 , Closed: Aug 31, 2006
OVER STRESSED BATTERY CABLES
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI WAS NOTIFIED BY THE GSA AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DIVISION THAT THEY HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS WHERE ABATTERY CABLE TERMINAL END FAILED. GSA REPORTED THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AS BEING TOO SHORT AND BEING STRESSED DURING NORMAL OPERATION RESULTING IN A COMPLETE S... Read more
PE06014
Opened: Apr 6, 2006 , Closed: Jul 13, 2006
BRAKE AIR PRESSURE BUZZER INOPERATIVE
SEE CLOSING REPORT.
BLUE BIRD VISION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD VISION across all model years (2004, 2019).
399
Total Recalls
24
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BLUE BIRD VISION - Year by Year
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