CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Blue Bird Vision has 35 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 Blue Bird Vision recalls
Fuel Line Coating Can Leak Fuel and Cause Fire
Some 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses with 6.8L gasoline engines may have fuel lines whose protective coating was not applied properly.
Fuel Line Coating Flaw Can Cause Leaks and Fire
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision transit buses with 6.8L gasoline engines may have had the coating on their fuel lines applied improperly.
School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems may have a problem with the System Control Module (SCM).
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 Blue Bird Vision buses fitted with Roush GEN 4 or GEN 5 LPG conversion systems have fuel return lines whose zinc plating can break away when struck by road debris.
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.
Air Compressor Can Carry Shock Voltage to Bus Frame
The electric air compressor on certain school buses has a housing that is not properly grounded to the vehicle chassis.
School Buses May Lose Power Steering Assist
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may have an electromagnetic noise problem on the drivetrain's Control Area Network (CAN) bus.
Electrical Fault Undetected, Risking Shock to Service Workers
On certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses, the electric drive system cannot detect isolation faults while the high voltage contactors are closed.
Fuel Line Can Chafe and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
On certain Blue Bird Vision buses with a Ford 6.8L gasoline engine and a right-hand mounted parking brake lever, the parking brake cable was routed improperly.
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.
Sudden Power and Steering Loss Risks Crash
A connector in the wire harness of certain 2018-2019 school buses with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units may become unplugged.
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.
Software Error Can Cause Unexpected Bus Movement
Certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains may have a software error in the vehicle control unit (VCU).
Roof Emergency Hatch Handle May Break, Blocking Outside Exit
The external handle on the roof emergency exit hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use because of a manufacturing problem.
Electric school buses may lose drive and steering power
Certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains have a defect in the vehicle control unit software.
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.
Air brake gauges may falsely read zero, hiding real pressure loss
The primary and secondary air brake pressure gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently show "0 PSI" instead of the actual air pressure in the brake tanks.
Air brake gauges may falsely read zero, raising crash risk
Certain transit buses may have air brake gauges on the instrument panel that intermittently show "0 PSI" instead of the actual air pressure in the brake tanks.
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.
2018 Blue Bird Vision questions
Does the 2018 Blue Bird Vision have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls for the 2018 Blue Bird Vision: Fuel Line Coating Can Leak Fuel and Cause Fire; Fuel Line Coating Flaw Can Cause Leaks and Fire; School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill; Propane fuel line can rub park brake cable, risking leak and fire; Fuel Return Line May Corrode and Leak, Raising Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Blue Bird Vision has been fixed?
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