2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. The newest campaign is 26V520000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has no 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, 26V520000, 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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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 901 units in total.

26V52000010 Aug 2026Electrical System / Wiring
26V46700020 Jul 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
25V63500023 Sep 2025Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software
24V75900011 Oct 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V0790007 Feb 2024Seats
22V76300012 Oct 2022Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
22V7400005 Oct 2022Engine
22V5780004 Aug 2022Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
22V33000013 May 2022Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
22V27500025 Apr 2022Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

26V520000Received 10 Aug 2026. 92 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit 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.
26V467000Received 20 Jul 2026. 29 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 transit 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.
25V635000Received 23 Sep 2025. 150 units.
Parking Brake / Electrical / Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Vision school buses. The brake interlock software may unintentionally activate the parking brake at any driving speed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the brake interlock software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R25DS.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R25DS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2025.
24V759000Received 11 Oct 2024. 400 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit 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 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 (NSB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CK (NSB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Dec 2024.
24V079000Received 7 Feb 2024. 127 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit 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-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R24CM-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2024.
22V763000Received 12 Oct 2022. 20 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 7, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22CD-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22CD-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Dec 2022.
22V740000Received 5 Oct 2022. 25 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision transit buses equipped with a 7.3L gasoline engine. The transmission shift cable may have insufficient 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 (NSB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22CB-NSB. 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.
22V330000Received 13 May 2022. 1 unit.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2023 Vision transit bus 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, this vehicle fails 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 is R22BW(NSB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BW (NSB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2022.
22V275000Received 25 Apr 2022. 8 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 transit 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-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BU-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2022.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/vision-transit-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 Transit Bus?: 901 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus, model years 2020 to 2027. 10 of them name the 2023 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.