NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Blue Bird Vision Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Blue Bird Vision has 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints 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 2016 Blue Bird Vision. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Blue Bird Vision owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Blue Bird Vision, describing incidents dated July 10, 2018 to February 24, 2020.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11311782 · Filed
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REPORTED AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE LEFT SIDE VALVE COVER. I INSPECTED THE BUS AND SAW A LOT OF OIL ON THE FRAME AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE AREA. CHECKED THE VALVE COVER BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND FOUND THE BOLTS TO BE TIGHT. AT THE REAR OF THIS VALVE COVER THE AREA IS VERY…
ODI #11110684 · Filed
FAILURE OF THE PROPORTIONING VALVE WHICH IS CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR ON THE REAR. THE VEHICLE HAS AIR DISC BRAKES. WE HAVE SEVERAL IN OUR FLEET THAT HAS THIS ISSUE. WE BROUGHT THE BUS IN FOR SERVICE AND UPON INSPECTING THE BRAKES WE DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY WE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Blue Bird Vision in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE23-004: Blue Bird Draglink Failures
Closed February 28, 2024
Damage to LPG Supply Line
NHTSA #22V736000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2022 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 66 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R22CA-SB · Owners notified November 18, 2022 · Vehicles built January 24, 2012 – December 11, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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 not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
NHTSA #20V234000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported April 27, 2020 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,264 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R20AO-SB · Owners notified June 9, 2020
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
NHTSA #20V235000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported April 27, 2020 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R20AO-NSB · Owners notified June 9, 2020
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222
NHTSA #20V125000 · Seats — Barriers · NHTSA notice
Reported March 3, 2020 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,790 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R20AM-SB · Owners notified April 22, 2020 · Vehicles built February 28, 2007 – January 18, 2020 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on
NHTSA #19V796000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 112 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19AI-NSB · Owners notified March 6, 2020 · Vehicles built November 20, 2012 – March 28, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Brake Light Switch may Keep Brake Lights on
NHTSA #19V795000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 12,835 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19AI-SB · Owners notified March 6, 2020 · Vehicles built January 10, 2012 – August 7, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
NHTSA #19V391000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 4,218 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19AA - SB · Owners notified August 28, 2019 · Vehicles built November 15, 2013 – March 26, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
NHTSA #19V393000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported May 24, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 70 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19AA - NSB · Owners notified August 28, 2019 · Vehicles built October 20, 2014 – March 28, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
NHTSA #19V082000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported February 11, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 787 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19ZP-SB · Owners notified March 4, 2019 · Vehicles built April 29, 2014 – June 14, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak
NHTSA #18V885000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2018 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19ZV-NSB · Owners notified February 7, 2019 · Vehicles built September 24, 2014 – September 18, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Fuel Hose or Brake Line Fluid Leak
NHTSA #18V884000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported December 12, 2018 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,169 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R19ZV-SB · Owners notified February 7, 2019 · Vehicles built January 24, 2012 – September 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs
NHTSA #17V510000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 309 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17ZB-SB · Owners notified September 15, 2017 · Vehicles built July 18, 2014 – July 19, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Shoulder Seat Belt D-Ring may Detach in a Crash
NHTSA #17V202000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 92 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17YZ (SB) · Owners notified April 12, 2017 · Vehicles built March 14, 2015 – May 22, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
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.safercar.gov.
Battery Box Mounting Brackets May Crack
NHTSA #17V101000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 263 vehicles
Repair completion: 40.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17YY-NSB · Owners notified March 20, 2017 · Vehicles built April 26, 2014 – February 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Battery Box Mounting Bracket May Crack
NHTSA #17V100000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 19,833 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17YY-SB · Owners notified March 20, 2017 · Vehicles built February 19, 2014 – March 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA #16V543000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 19, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R16YT-NSB · Owners notified August 15, 2016 · Vehicles built September 24, 2015 – May 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
NHTSA #16V542000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 19, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,902 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R16YT-SB · Owners notified August 15, 2016 · Vehicles built July 3, 2014 – June 24, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes
NHTSA #16V405000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported June 6, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R16YR-NSB · Owners notified June 27, 2016 · Vehicles built May 30, 2015 – February 2, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131
NHTSA #16V006000 · Other — School Bus Stop Arm Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported January 8, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 112 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R16YK-SB · Owners notified January 28, 2016 · Vehicles built May 8, 2015 – October 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative
NHTSA #15V696000 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YH-NSB · Owners notified November 18, 2015 · Vehicles built September 3, 2015 – September 18, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative
NHTSA #15V691000 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 63 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YH-SB · Owners notified November 18, 2015 · Vehicles built September 3, 2015 – September 18, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Engine Control Module may Short Circuit
NHTSA #15V591000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Module · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R15YG-SB · Owners notified October 7, 2015 · Vehicles built August 16, 2015 – August 16, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA #15V277000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported May 12, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YD-SB · Owners notified June 9, 2015
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Inverter may Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA #15V181000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported March 27, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,663 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YA-SB · Owners notified April 23, 2015 · Vehicles built June 19, 2014 – December 11, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Inverter may Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA #15V180000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported March 27, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YA-NSB · Owners notified April 23, 2015 · Vehicles built June 19, 2014 – December 11, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Fasteners on Seat Gusset/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #15V136000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1,344 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YC - SB · Owners notified April 2, 2015 · Vehicles built June 9, 2012 – September 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Parking Brake Pedal Separation
NHTSA #14V798000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported December 17, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 304 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XR · Owners notified January 29, 2015 · Vehicles built July 8, 2014 – September 22, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Other Blue Bird Vision model years
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