2008 Blue Bird Vision Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

30 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Blue Bird Vision has 30 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

30Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Blue Bird Vision recalls

School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes

Recall 20V234Apr 27, 20202,264 vehicles affected

The floor-mounted parking brake on certain Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may not apply enough force to hold the vehicle still on an incline when it is loaded to its maximum weight.

Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash

Recall 20V125Mar 3, 20202,790 vehicles affected

A seat barrier behind the driver seat, which includes an integrated 3-point seat belt, may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing a reinforcing bracket.

Starter Cable Wiring Error Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 16V100Feb 23, 2016733 vehicles affected

Certain school buses have the positive starter cable attached to the same power distribution stud as the battery cable.

Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open

Recall 15V730Nov 4, 20155,114 vehicles affected

Certain Ricon wheelchair lifts installed in these school buses may have link arm pivot holes that are too large.

Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open

Recall 15V731Nov 4, 201590 vehicles affected

Some wheelchair lifts installed on these transit buses have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 14V510Aug 19, 20145,114 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 14V511Aug 19, 201490 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 13V332Jul 31, 2013172 vehicles affected

Seats:Barriers

Recall 11V499Oct 14, 201154 vehicles affected

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Recall 11V174Mar 15, 201113,645 vehicles affected

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

Recall 11V175Mar 15, 201161 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V289Jun 28, 20103,686 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V290Jun 28, 2010103 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 10V169Apr 23, 201018,821 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 10V170Apr 23, 2010195 vehicles affected

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Recall 09V335Aug 25, 20093,736 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 09V328Aug 13, 200937,095 vehicles affected

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

Recall 09V284Jul 23, 20097,772 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 09V251Jul 6, 200969 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 09V075Mar 9, 20093,419 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 09V055Feb 17, 20094,591 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 08V312Jul 11, 20085,422 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 08V309Jul 10, 20081,824 vehicles affected

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

Recall 08V229May 20, 200823,464 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 07V407Sep 7, 20071,339 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 07V338Aug 3, 2007438 vehicles affected

Parking Brake

Recall 07V275Jun 26, 20074,530 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 07V035Feb 8, 2007632 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

Recall 07V021Jan 29, 2007882 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 06V464Dec 6, 2006227 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Blue Bird Vision problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2008-08-21, Service Brakes, Air
TL*THE SCHOOL OWNS A 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS. THE SCHOOL BUS WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS VIBRATING. WHILE DRIVING GREATER THAN 60 MPH, ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD RUB AGAINST AND RUPTURE THE BRAKE LINE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,422.

2008 Blue Bird Vision questions

Does the 2008 Blue Bird Vision have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls for the 2008 Blue Bird Vision: School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes; Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash; Starter Cable Wiring Error Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Blue Bird Vision?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Blue Bird Vision has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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