NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Blue Bird Vision School Bus, describing incidents dated March 3, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11721916 · Filed
Durring inspection i observed an exhaust clip making direct contact with a brake line and it had caused some wear to the metal brake line. This vehicle is an active school bus and I found similar failures or evidence of contact on all 3 of my bluebird vision buses equipped with the 7.3 gas V8.
Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
NHTSA #26V519000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 18,248 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R26AG · Owners notified October 7, 2026 · Vehicles built October 28, 2021 – July 23, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will add an in-line fuse and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2026. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R26AG.
Brake Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
NHTSA #26V466000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,096 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 17, 2026 · Vehicles built March 15, 2021 – July 1, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #24V758000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 28,479 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R23CK (SB) · Owners notified December 9, 2024 · Vehicles built July 1, 2019 – August 3, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Incorrectly Installed Seats/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #24V078000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported February 7, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 6,691 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R24CM-SB · Owners notified March 4, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Unintended Deactivation of Warning Lights/Stop Arm
NHTSA #24V068000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,197 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R24CX (SB) · Owners notified March 25, 2024 · Vehicles built October 28, 2021 – November 15, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unintended deactivation of the warning lights and retraction of the stop arm during use increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
NHTSA #24V048000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported January 26, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 19 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 4, 2024
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2024 Vision buses. The parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Safety consequence
A parking brake malfunction may result in a vehicle roll-away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace service brake lever as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. Please be reminded of the following requirements:You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect.This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions.As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.
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