Blue Bird VISION
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATS:BARRIERSUS
THE SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPARKING BRAKEUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
IN THE EVENT THE ABS CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS FROM THE MAIN ABS MODULE, THE BUS OPERATOR WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE ASSOCIATED REDUCED BRAKING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTUREUS
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS
A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS
A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
IN THE EVENT THE ABS CIRCUIT DISCONNECTS FROM THE MAIN ABS MODULE, THE BUS OPERATOR WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE ASSOCIATED REDUCED BRAKING FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATS:BARRIERSUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS
Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRÂ’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
THIS CONDITION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPARKING BRAKEUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS
THIS CONDITION MAY PERMIT THE BUS TO ROLL UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN PARKED WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE PATH OF THE ROLLING BUS.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS
IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS
IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROLUS
IN THE EVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DE-ACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROLUS
IN THE EVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DE-ACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS COULD BE INJURED IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE BUS.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS
IF THE HANDLE IS ACTUATED DURING A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DETACHES, THE EMERGENCY WINDOW CANNOT BE RE-SECURED, POSING A RISK THAT CHILDREN MAY FALL OR CLIMB OUT. HOWEVER, IF THE HANDLE WERE TO DETACH DURING AN EMERGENCY, THE EXIT WINDOW WILL OPEN AND EGRESS THROUGH THE WINDOW WILL NOT BE HINDERED.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONTUS
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTSUS
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODYUS
A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS
Misadjusted brake light switches may result in one of the following occurrences: the brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released; the brake lights may be delayed in illumination after the brake pedal has been depressed. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPARKING BRAKEUS
If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPARKING BRAKEUS
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPARKING BRAKEUS
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTUREUS
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTUREUS
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS
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 condition increases the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVISIBILITY/WIPERUS
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVISIBILITY/WIPERUS
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENTUS
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 injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownOTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYUS
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTUS
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS
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 condition increases the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS
A damaged alternator cable could cause result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTIONUS
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPOWER TRAINUS
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownHYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownPOWER TRAINUS
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMUS
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS
If the drag link separates, loss of steering control my occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGEUS
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
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.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Blue Bird VISIONdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the bus seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.