2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus. The newest campaign is 26V519000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V519000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

14 campaigns, newest first. 90,222 units in total.

26V51900010 Aug 2026Electrical System / Wiring
26V46600020 Jul 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
24V75800011 Oct 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V54300019 Jul 2024Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
24V36500023 May 2024Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
24V0780007 Feb 2024Seats
24V0680002 Feb 2024Electrical System / Software
22V7390005 Oct 2022Engine
22V5780004 Aug 2022Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V5790004 Aug 2022Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V32100011 May 2022Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
22V27900027 Apr 2022Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
22V27400025 Apr 2022Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V0490002 Feb 2022Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp

26V519000Received 10 Aug 2026. 18,248 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short can cause a disruption to safety functions such as a loss of rear lighting or instrument panel warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R26AG.
26V466000Received 20 Jul 2026. 5,096 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A brake fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the exhaust hanger cotter pin. Dealers will also inspect and replace the brake lines as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2026.
24V758000Received 11 Oct 2024. 28,479 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CK (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Dec 2024.
24V543000Received 19 Jul 2024. 16,708 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2024.
24V365000Received 23 May 2024. 112 units.
Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R24DA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2024.
24V078000Received 7 Feb 2024. 6,691 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R24CM-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2024.
24V068000Received 2 Feb 2024. 5,197 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Vision school buses. Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the multiplex firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CX (SB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R24CX (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2024.
22V739000Received 5 Oct 2022. 2,559 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and reroute the transmission cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CB (School Bus).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22CB-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2023.
22V578000Received 4 Aug 2022. 49 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Blue Bird Vision transit 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BX-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2023.
22V579000Received 4 Aug 2022. 4,900 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each other and corrode.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BX-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 May 2023.
22V321000Received 11 May 2022. 53 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses equipped with an Allison transmission. The starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall R22BW (SB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BW (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2022.
22V279000Received 27 Apr 2022. 674 units.
Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inoperative stop arm increases the risk of injury during the boarding and deboarding process of the bus.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a service pigtail connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 8, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BT.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BT (School Bus). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jun 2022.
22V274000Received 25 Apr 2022. 1,450 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision school buses. The fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reroute the fuel line, and replace the fuel line if any damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 21, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BU-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BU-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2022.
22V049000Received 2 Feb 2022. 6 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision school buses. The vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Disengaged brakes can allow the school bus to move while the platform lift is in operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install updated software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BP.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BP. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2022.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

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2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Power Train		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 23 Jan 2026

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Complaints about the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BusThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/vision-school-bus/2023/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Blue Bird Body Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus?: 90,222 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird Vision School Bus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird Vision School Bus, model years 2020 to 2027. 14 of them name the 2023 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus name most often?: Power Train: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.