2010 Blue Bird Vision Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

25 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Blue Bird Vision has 25 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

25Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 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.

Parking Brake May Fail to Hold Bus on Slopes

Recall 20V235Apr 27, 20203 vehicles affected

The floor-mounted parking brake on these transit 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.

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

Recall 13V200May 15, 2013441 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 12V217May 15, 2012651 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 12V218May 15, 201231 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 12V153Apr 5, 2012125 vehicles affected

Seats:Barriers

Recall 11V499Oct 14, 201154 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 11V247Apr 22, 2011507 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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Recall 10V629Dec 16, 20101,001 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 10V298Jun 29, 20101,542 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V289Jun 28, 20103,686 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V290Jun 28, 2010103 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 09V441Nov 17, 2009180 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

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

Recall 09V214Jun 11, 2009377 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Blue Bird Vision problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2010-08-30, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLES ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TRANSPORTING CHILDREN BUT EVENTUALLY WENT OUT. WE HAVE RECEIVED 10 BUSSES THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ABS SET-UP AND 8 OUT OF THE TEN HAVE BEEN TOOK TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE NEW ABS MODULES. FAILURE MILEAGES RANGE BUT ALL MODULES THROW THE SAME DTC'S. THEY HAVE PUT A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT TO DRILL HOLES IN THE MOTORS TO PREVENT THE ABS MOTORS FROM RUSTING DO TO THEIR LACK OF A DRAIN HOLE. 9 OF THE SCHOOL BUSSES ARE 1 YEAR OLD AND WARRANTY IS ALMOST OUT. *TR
2010-04-12, Service Brakes, Air
OUR BUS OPERATOR REPORTED THAT WHEN SHE WAS STOPPING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR, SHE PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO STOP THE BUS. THE BUS WAS TAKEN TO OUR MAINTENANCE SHOP, OUR MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR TESTED THE BRAKES, HE ALSO REPORTED THAT WITH THE BUS IN REVERSE HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND IT DID NOT APPLY THE BRAKES, HE HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. WE TRIED TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AGAIN AND WERE NOT ABLE TO. WE CONTACTED OUR BLUE BIRD BUS DEALER AND SENT THE BUS TO THEM. *TR

2010 Blue Bird Vision questions

Does the 2010 Blue Bird Vision have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls for the 2010 Blue Bird Vision: School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes; Parking Brake May Fail to Hold Bus on Slopes; Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash; 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 2010 Blue Bird Vision?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Blue Bird Vision has been fixed?

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