CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Blue Bird Vision has 27 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2016 Blue Bird Vision recalls
Propane fuel line can rub park brake cable, risking leak and fire
On certain Blue Bird Vision school buses with Ford 6.8L propane (LPG) engines, the LPG supply line may be damaged where it contacts the right-hand park brake cable.
School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes
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
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
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.
Brake lights may stay on, confusing following drivers
Some 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses with Ford engines may have a brake light switch that was set up incorrectly at installation, or a mounting bracket that can bend when the driver lets the brake pedal return forcefully.
Brake lights may stay on or fail to warn drivers behind
Certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision transit buses with Ford engines may have a brake light switch that was incorrectly adjusted at installation, or a brake light switch mounting bracket that can deform when the driver lets the brake pedal return forcibly.
Rear brake may drag, risking overheating and fire
Certain school buses with Bendix ADB22X air brakes may have a driver-side rear brake that drags.
Rear brake may drag, overheat, and cause fire
The driver-side rear disc brake on certain Blue Bird buses can drag, meaning the brake stays partly applied when it should release.
Wheelchair Lift May Rise Above Floor, Risking Rider Fall
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
Brake line and fuel line can leak, raising fire risk
Certain 2013-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses with the Ford 6.8L V10 engine may have hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable routed improperly.
Brake Line and Fuel Line Can Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Certain transit buses may have hydraulic brake lines or the transmission shifter cable routed improperly.
Seat Stud Can Injure Head in Rear Crash
Certain Blue Bird school buses with QS11 convertible seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions have a D-Ring mounting stud in the upper seat back frame that lacks adequate padding between the seat occupant and the stud.
Loose Seat Belt D-Ring Can Detach in a Crash
Certain school bus seats with three-point lap and shoulder seat belts may have a loose or missing mounting nut on the shoulder belt D-ring.
Battery Box May Detach and Become a Road Hazard
Certain school buses built between February 2014 and March 2017 have a frame-mounted battery box whose support brackets can crack.
Battery Box Brackets May Crack, Letting Battery Box Detach
Certain 2015-2018 Blue Bird Vision transit buses have frame-mounted battery boxes whose support brackets may crack.
Propane Lines May Rub and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Propane fuel lines on certain school buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together.
Propane lines may rub and leak, creating fire risk
Propane fuel lines on certain transit buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together.
Wheelchair Lift Platform May Separate and Fall on Operator
Certain transit buses with Ricon S-Series wheelchair lifts may have a platform side plate that cracks, or folding link arm pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.
Stop Arm Decal May Peel Off, Reducing Visibility to Drivers
The reflective decal on certain school bus stop arms may peel loose from the stop arm.
Wipers May Stop Suddenly, Reducing Visibility in Rain
Certain 2016-2017 Blue Bird Vision school buses built between September 3 and September 18, 2015, may have a windshield wiper motor harness connector installed incorrectly.
Wipers May Stop Working Without Warning, Reducing Visibility
The windshield wiper motor harness connector in an affected vehicle may have been installed incorrectly.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 school buses built in August 2015 may have an Engine Control Module that can short circuit.
School Bus Seat Foam May Not Resist Fire
Certain 2016 school buses built between February and April 2015 may have seat bottoms whose foam core does not meet federal flammability requirements for interior materials.
Heater Panel Inverter Can Fail and Cause Smoke or Fire
The voltage inverter that powers the lighting for the driver's heater control panel may fail in certain 2015-2016 Blue Bird Vision non-school transit buses built between June 19, 2014 and December 11, 2014.
Bus Heater Control Inverter Can Fail, Producing Smoke and Fire Risk
A voltage inverter that powers the lighting for the driver's heater control panel may fail in certain school buses built between June 19, 2014 and December 11, 2014.
Seat Belts May Be Improperly Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses may have incorrect fasteners securing the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall.
Most common 2016 Blue Bird Vision problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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 TIGHT AND THERE ARE HOSES AND WIRES RAN BETWEEN THE VALVE COVER AND THE FIREWALL. I WAS ABLE TO PHYSICALLY MOVE THESE AND FEEL AROUND THE AREA AND DISCOVERED THAT A HOLE HAS BEEN RUBBED COMPLETELT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, THIS IS WHERE THE OIL IS COMING FROM. AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE CLEAR PICTURES BECAUSE OF THE SPACE CONSTRAINTS. I GOT UNDERNEATH OF THE BUS AND DISCOVERED THAT OIL HAS BEEN GETTING ONTO THE
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 PURCHASED THE BUSES FROM AND I WAS TOLD THEY KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND THEY HAD A FIX BUT IT WOULD COST US $250. MY QUESTION IS WHO APPROVED THE FIX AND WHERE CAN I FIND IT IN WRITING. THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE VALVE, THEY ARE PUTTING ON A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE REAR.
2016 Blue Bird Vision questions
Does the 2016 Blue Bird Vision have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls for the 2016 Blue Bird Vision: Propane fuel line can rub park brake cable, risking leak and fire; 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; Brake lights may stay on, confusing following drivers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Blue Bird Vision?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Blue Bird Vision has been fixed?
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