NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Damaged Wiring May Disrupt Critical Safety Functions
NHTSA #26V520000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 92 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 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 2023-2027 Vision Transit 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 #26V467000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2026 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 29 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 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 transit 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.
Parking Brake May Unintentionally Engage
NHTSA #25V635000 · Parking Brake — Electrical — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2025 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 150 vehicles
Repair completion: 54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R25DS · Owners notified November 18, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A bus that stops suddenly without warning, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #24V759000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 11, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 400 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R23CK (NSB) · Owners notified December 9, 2024
Defect description
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."
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 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).
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 #24V079000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported February 7, 2024 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 127 vehicles
Repair completion: 10.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R24CM-NSB · Owners notified March 4, 2024
Defect description
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."
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-NSB.
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.
Entrance Door Handrail Incorrect Diameter
NHTSA #22V763000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported October 12, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Repair completion: 80% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22CD-NSB · Owners notified December 7, 2022 · Vehicles built May 7, 2022 – August 30, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, possibly resulting in a slip or fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Insufficient Clearance Between Cable and Fuel Line
NHTSA #22V740000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 25 vehicles
Repair completion: 40% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22CB-NSB · Owners notified February 9, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
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.
Corrosion May Cause Fuel Line Leak
NHTSA #22V578000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Repair completion: 25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22BX-NSB · Owners notified May 24, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Incorrect Starter Interlock Settings/FMVSS 102
NHTSA #22V330000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22BW (NSB) · Owners notified June 30, 2022 · Vehicles built May 7, 2022 – May 7, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A bus that is started in reverse or drive may result in unintended vehicle movement, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
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.
Incorrectly Routed Fuel Line
NHTSA #22V275000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 25, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22BU-NSB · Owners notified June 14, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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