CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Blue Bird Vision has 28 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2017 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.
Fuel Return Line May Corrode and Leak, Raising Fire Risk
Certain school buses with Roush fuel return lines in GEN 4 and GEN 5 LPG (propane) conversion systems may have a problem with the zinc plating on the fuel return line.
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.
Belt Slip Can Trigger Unexpected Parking Brake Application
Certain school buses with Cummins ISV5.0 diesel engines and optional CP80009 air compressors may have an air compressor belt that slips.
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.
Chafing Alternator Cable Can Cause Electrical Short and Fire
Certain school buses with Ford 6.8L engines may have alternator cables routed incorrectly.
Bus May Accelerate Despite Brakes Being Applied
On certain transit buses with an optional brake and throttle interlock, the interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and block accelerator pedal input when activated.
School Bus Can Move Despite Brakes Being Applied
Certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses with Gen4 Ford engines and the optional brake and throttle interlock may not block accelerator input when the interlock is activated.
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.
Propane Valve Can Short Circuit and Stall Engine
Certain 2017-2018 Blue Bird Vision school buses that run on propane may have a fuel control valve solenoid that can short circuit.
Propane Valve May Short Circuit, Stalling Engine
The fuel control valve solenoid in certain 2017-2018 propane-fueled buses may short circuit.
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.
Bus Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash
Certain 2017 Blue Bird transit buses are equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) passenger seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure.
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.
Most common 2017 Blue Bird Vision problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE FLIPS COMPRESSOR BELTS OFF FREQUENTLY BRAKE PEDDLE SWITCH FAILS AND BENDS MOUNTING BRACKETS CAUSING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE AND VEHICLE TO GO INTO DERATE MODE IN MOTION FOR BOTH. */BF.. *DT *DT*JB *TR*JB *DT*JB *DT
2017 Blue Bird Vision questions
Does the 2017 Blue Bird Vision have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls for the 2017 Blue Bird Vision: Propane fuel line can rub park brake cable, risking leak and fire; Fuel Return Line May Corrode and Leak, Raising Fire Risk; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Blue Bird Vision?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Blue Bird Vision has been fixed?
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