2016 Blue Bird Vision: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the 2016 Blue Bird Vision. The newest campaign is 22V736000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Oct 2022. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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, 22V736000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

27 campaigns, newest first. 56,374 units in total.

22V7360004 Oct 2022Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
20V23400027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
20V23500027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
20V1250003 Mar 2020Seats / Barriers
19V7950006 Nov 2019Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
19V7960006 Nov 2019Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
19V39100024 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc
19V39300024 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
19V08200011 Feb 2019Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
18V88500012 Dec 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
18V88400012 Dec 2018Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
17V51000017 Aug 2017Seats
17V20200023 Mar 2017Seats
17V10000015 Feb 2017Structure
17V10100015 Feb 2017Structure
16V54200019 Jul 2016Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
16V54300019 Jul 2016Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
16V4050006 Jun 2016Equipment
16V0060008 Jan 2016Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
15V69600023 Oct 2015Visibility/Wiper
15V69100023 Oct 2015Visibility/Wiper
15V59100023 Sep 2015Electrical System / Ignition / Module
15V27700012 May 2015Seats
15V18000027 Mar 2015Electrical System
15V18100027 Mar 2015Electrical System
15V13600010 Mar 2015Seat Belts
14V79800017 Dec 2014Parking Brake

22V736000Received 4 Oct 2022. 66 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, 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 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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22CA-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2022.
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.
19V795000Received 6 Nov 2019. 12,835 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is S19AI-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AI-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Mar 2020.
19V796000Received 6 Nov 2019. 112 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. An incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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 Bird's number for this recall is R19AI-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AI-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Mar 2020.
19V391000Received 24 May 2019. 4,218 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AA - SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2019.
19V393000Received 24 May 2019. 70 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AA - NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2019.
19V082000Received 11 Feb 2019. 787 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19ZP-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2019.
18V885000Received 12 Dec 2018. 32 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19ZV-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2019.
18V884000Received 12 Dec 2018. 5,169 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Column Shift
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 hydraulic brake fluid. Additionally, the transmission shifter cable could contact the gasoline fuel supply line to the engine which may result in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZV-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19ZV-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Feb 2019.
17V510000Received 17 Aug 2017. 309 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R17ZB-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2017.
17V202000Received 23 Mar 2017. 92 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 Vision and All American school buses, equipped with certain QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11, and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. These seats may have a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird Campaigns Administration at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YZ (SB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R17YZ (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2017.
17V100000Received 15 Feb 2017. 19,833 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R17YY-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2017.
17V101000Received 15 Feb 2017. 263 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R17YY-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2017.
16V542000Received 19 Jul 2016. 2,902 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YT-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2016.
16V543000Received 19 Jul 2016. 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 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, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YT-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2016.
16V405000Received 6 Jun 2016. 32 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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) wheelchair lifts. In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the 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 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.
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 June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. The recall number for Blue Bird is R16YR-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YR-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2016.
16V006000Received 8 Jan 2016. 112 units.
Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 R16YK-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R16YK-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2016.
15V696000Received 23 Oct 2015. 1 unit.
Visibility/Wiper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YH-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2015.
15V691000Received 23 Oct 2015. 63 units.
Visibility/Wiper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YH-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2015.
15V591000Received 23 Sep 2015. 2 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision school buses manufactured on August 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The affected buses have been corrected. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service number at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number is R15YG-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YG-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Oct 2015.
15V277000Received 12 May 2015. 36 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision and All American rear engine school buses manufactured February 11, 2015, to April 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YD-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YD-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 2015.
15V180000Received 27 Mar 2015. 23 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision non-school transit buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-NSB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YA-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Apr 2015.
15V181000Received 27 Mar 2015. 2,663 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision school buses manufactured June 19, 2014, to December 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the voltage inverter for the illumination of the driver's heater control panel may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter with an inverter from an alternate vendor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YA-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YA-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Apr 2015.
15V136000Received 10 Mar 2015. 1,344 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds number for this recall is R15YC-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YC - SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Apr 2015.
14V798000Received 17 Dec 2014. 304 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XR. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jan 2015.

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

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Blue Bird Vision
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE23004	Preliminary evaluation	Blue Bird Draglink Failures	Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection	17 Mar 2023	28 Feb 2024

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 2016 Blue Bird VisionThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Blue Bird Vision: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/vision/2016/. 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 2016 Blue Bird Vision?: 56,374 units in 27 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. 27 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Blue Bird Vision open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.