2009 Blue Bird Vision: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision. The newest campaign is 20V234000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Apr 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Parking Brake. NHTSA has 5 complaints on file for this model year. 4 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V234000, in the NHTSA record

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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.

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Recall campaigns

28 campaigns, newest first. 136,747 units in total.

20V23400027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
20V23500027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
20V1250003 Mar 2020Seats / Barriers
16V10100023 Feb 2016Electrical System / Wiring
16V10000023 Feb 2016Electrical System / Wiring
15V7310004 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
15V7300004 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V51100019 Aug 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V51000019 Aug 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
13V33200031 Jul 2013Structure
12V1530005 Apr 2012Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
11V49900014 Oct 2011Seats / Barriers
11V24700022 Apr 2011Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
11V17400015 Mar 2011Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
11V17500015 Mar 2011Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
10V29000028 Jun 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
10V28900028 Jun 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
10V16900023 Apr 2010Electrical System
10V17000023 Apr 2010Electrical System
09V33500025 Aug 2009Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
09V32800013 Aug 2009Seats
09V28400023 Jul 2009Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
09V2510006 Jul 2009Seats
09V21400011 Jun 2009Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
09V0750009 Mar 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
08V31200011 Jul 2008Service Brakes, Hydraulic
08V30900010 Jul 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
08V22900020 May 2008Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

20V234000Received 27 Apr 2020. 2,264 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AO-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 2020.
20V235000Received 27 Apr 2020. 3 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105 "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AO-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 2020.
20V125000Received 3 Mar 2020. 2,790 units.
Seats / Barriers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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 this recall is R20AM-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AM-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2020.
16V101000Received 23 Feb 2016. 2 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009 Vision transit buses manufactured from November 27, 2007, through February 18, 2008, and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YL-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2016.
16V100000Received 23 Feb 2016. 733 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2007, through March 5, 2008 and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YL-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2016.
15V731000Received 4 Nov 2015. 90 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YI-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2015.
15V730000Received 4 Nov 2015. 5,114 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YI-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2015.
14V511000Received 19 Aug 2014. 90 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2014.
14V510000Received 19 Aug 2014. 5,114 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2014.
13V332000Received 31 Jul 2013. 172 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2013.
12V153000Received 5 Apr 2012. 125 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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 wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on april 26, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R12TU. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Apr 2012.
11V499000Received 14 Oct 2011. 54 units.
Seats / Barriers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. In the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11TQ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2012.
11V247000Received 22 Apr 2011. 507 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. Due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11TB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 May 2011.
11V174000Received 15 Mar 2011. 13,645 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 vision school buses. The dash instrument panel ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is currently working with stoneridge to produce software that dealers can use to reprogram the dash instrument panel. Blue bird will notify owners once the software update becomes available. The affected buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11SZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jun 2011.
11V175000Received 15 Mar 2011. 61 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 vision non school buses. The dash instrument panel ABS indicator light does not illuminate when the ABS circuit is disconnected at the main ABS module. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is currently working with stoneridge to produce software that dealers can use to reprogram the dash instrument panel. Blue bird will notify owners once the software update becomes available. The affected buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11SZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jun 2011.
10V290000Received 28 Jun 2010. 103 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 9, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 2010.
10V289000Received 28 Jun 2010. 3,686 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 2010.
10V169000Received 23 Apr 2010. 18,821 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, 2008. The power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2010.
10V170000Received 23 Apr 2010. 195 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision non-school buses manufactured from september 19, 2003 through july 2, 2008. The power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2010.
09V335000Received 25 Aug 2009. 3,736 units.
Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses manufactured between april 18, 2008 and february 11, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, INC. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by smi. The safety recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2009.
09V328000Received 13 Aug 2009. 37,095 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. Incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. Buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2009.
09V284000Received 23 Jul 2009. 7,772 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 7,772 model year 2008 through 2010 vision school buses manufactured from march 27, 2007 through june 10, 2009. The lid gasket on the power steering reservoir may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid which could result in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall campaign began on august 11, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2009.
09V251000Received 6 Jul 2009. 69 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 69 model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird and vision school buses manufactured from september 29, 2007 through may 2, 2009, equipped with optional 34 inch offset barrier. The offset leg of the barrier frame may have been located incorrectly and incorrect padding may have been installed on the 34 inch offset barriers which fails to comply with the leg protection zone requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle occupants may suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and replace the barrier pads with a new designed pad free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2009.
09V214000Received 11 Jun 2009. 377 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 377 model year 2009 and 2010 vision conventional school buses manufactured from may 13, 2008 through may 17, 2009, equipped with propane engines. The power steering return hose may leak and/or fail resulting in loss of hydraulic steering assist.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2009.
09V075000Received 9 Mar 2009. 3,419 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 3,419 my 2008 and 2009 vision conventional school buses manufactured from january 18, 2007 through october 29, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 and c7 07 engines. Incorrect bolts and/or spacers may have been installed to attach the fan blade to the fan clutch.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
As a result, the fan blade may separate from the clutch and potentially cause property damage or personal injury to persons in or near the front of the bus. The vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine running until the bolts/spacers have been inspected and, if needed, replaced.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 7, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2009.
08V312000Received 11 Jul 2008. 5,422 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improper routing or retention of the hydraulic brake hoses may result in brake hoses chaffing against the bus body and/or chassis components which could cause a leak in the hydraulic brake system resulting in reduced braking capacity which could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2008.
08V309000Received 10 Jul 2008. 1,824 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through july 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. The recall is expected to begin during july 2008. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NG.
08V229000Received 20 May 2008. 23,464 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. The recall began on september 18, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2008.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

5 complaints, 5 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2009 Blue Bird Vision: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Fuel System, Diesel		2
Vehicle Speed Control		1
Structure		1
Visibility		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 21 Jun 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2009 Blue Bird Vision, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2009, with 3 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2009 Blue Bird Vision
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE10018	Preliminary evaluation	Engine Compartment Fires	Fuel System, Other / Fuel Injection System	27 May 2010	9 Jul 2010	10E025000
PE09029	Preliminary evaluation	SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING	Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System	5 Jun 2009	28 Aug 2009	09V284000
PE09007	Preliminary evaluation	COOLING FAN SEPARATION	Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan	12 Feb 2009	9 Apr 2009	09V075000
PE08038	Preliminary evaluation	HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFING/LEAKING	Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings	4 Jun 2008	4 Aug 2008	08V312000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2009 Blue Bird VisionThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2009 Blue Bird Vision: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/vision/2009/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Blue Bird Body Company

The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision?: 136,747 units in 28 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird Vision have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 140 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird Vision, model years 2004 to 2019. 28 of them name the 2009 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2009 Blue Bird Vision name most often?: Fuel System, Diesel: 2 of 5 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Blue Bird Vision open?: No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.