Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS
Bus, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 23, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1490k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2023 bus
Severity index0.02023 buss average 0.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
14 recall campaigns cover the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-519 | Aug 10, 2026 | 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit | Electrical system | 18,248 | Repair or modification |
| 26V-466 | Jul 20, 2026 | Exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak | Brakes | 5,096 | Part replacement |
| 24V-758 | Oct 11, 2024 | Emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read | Equipment | 28,479 | Part replacement |
| 24V-543 | Jul 19, 2024 | Exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash | Structure | 16,708 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-365 | May 23, 2024 | Diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel | Fuel system | 112 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-078 | Feb 7, 2024 | Convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat | Seats | 6,691 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-068 | Feb 2, 2024 | Firmware in the multiplex module may cause the warning lights to deactivate and the stop arm to retract without warning | Electrical system | 5,197 | Software update |
| 22V-739 | Oct 5, 2022 | Transmission cable may not have sufficient clearance from the gasoline fuel supply line at the left rear corner of the engine, which can result in… | Engine and cooling | 2,559 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-579 | Aug 4, 2022 | Zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each… | Fuel system | 4,900 | Part replacement |
| 22V-578 | Aug 4, 2022 | Zinc-plating on the fuel return line may break away when contacted by road debris, causing two dissimilar metals on the fuel line to contact each… | Fuel system | 49 | Part replacement |
| 22V-321 | May 11, 2022 | Starter interlock settings in the vehicle software are incorrect, allowing the engine to crank while the T-handle gear shifter is in Reverse or Drive | Powertrain | 53 | Software update |
| 22V-279 | Apr 27, 2022 | Incorrect pins were installed on the air stop arm, which may cause it to fail | Other or unknown | 674 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-274 | Apr 25, 2022 | Fuel supply line was incorrectly routed, allowing it to chafe against a bolt head, which can damage the line and create a fuel leak | Fuel system | 1,450 | Part replacement |
| 22V-049 | Feb 2, 2022 | Vehicle multiplex software may not engage the brakes when the wheelchair platform lift is operated | Adaptive equipment | 6 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Blue Bird Vision School BUS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 23, 2026Failure Dec 18, 2025Port Deposit, MDPower train
I am an owner of a school bus company with a major concern. After speaking with many of our local contractors with similar failures and who share the same concern, I felt it was my duty to report this. I had a Bluebird Vision break down while crossing a busy highway, fully loaded with students going home. Ford refused to honor the warranty for the transmission due to failed O-rings on the Bluebird radiator. This was an extremely scary incident for our driver and the students and then I had to pay over $9,000.00 for a repair that should've been covered under warranty.
NHTSA complaint 11712953
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- S26DZ Feb 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The mechanical brake switch & bracket design has a potential for cumulative at-limit stack up clearances to exceed the limitations of the mechanical switch. As a result, a preventative maintenance adjustment procedure is necessary and, at times, settings ca… - SI10-800-160 Jul 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Suspect Population: Certain 2021 through 2026 Blue Bird BBCV buses, equipped with a 217” WB flat floor & Ford 7.3L powered engine. Condition:Chassis web fractures in or around the vicinity of the LF shock mount Root Cause Identification and Justification: •… - S24DG Nov 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The 7.3L radiator uses adapter nuts, if not properly sealed, exposes the opportunity for fluid migration through threads. Primary failure seen is deterioration of the EPDM gasket sealing the transmission oil cooler (TOC) to lower radiator tank, which allows… - SU2302 Oct 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised: Coolant leaks at the transmission cooler fittings on the radiator are occurring due to deformation of the gasket used to seal off the transmission cooler. This deformation is caused from transmission oil wicking through the thread adapter threads… - SU2302 Oct 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised: Coolant leaks at the transmission cooler fittings on the radiator are occurring due to deformation of the gasket used to seal off the transmission cooler. This deformation is caused from transmission oil wicking through the thread adapter threa… - SU2302 Oct 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant leaks at the transmission cooler fittings on the radiator are occurring due to deformation of the gasket used to seal off the transmission cooler. This deformation is caused from transmission oil wicking through the thread adapter threads and expos… - SM 23-01 Aug 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A motor high temperature error can display on the instrument cluster when the OEM coolant valve in the closed position restricting coolant flow through the high voltage propulsion motor. - SM2203 Sep 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SM2203: EV Recommended Starting Procedure This Service Memorandum is to announce the proper starting procedure to be followed for all Cummins EV powered units. The sequence is required due to multiple electronic modules required to wake up and start commu… - SM2202 Sep 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SM2022 EV Maintenance and Service Documentation This Service Memorandum is to announce information on Cummins Power Electric buses now available at Quickserve Online. Dealer must have access to Quickserve to obtain these service maintenance and repair pr… - SM2201 Sep 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SM2201 Ford 7.3L PATS Module Familiarization PATS Immobilizer Module: Purpose, Functionality, and Troubleshooting The PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) or SPM (Security PATS Module) is a new piece of required hardware that has not been used historically o… - SU2201 Aug 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins recently issued Temporary Repair Practice (TRP2484) for certain vehicles with DEF sensor failures in which DEF sensor replacement parts are not available. This provides a temporary ECM calibration that inhibits engine warning messages for communicat… - SU22-02 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This document provides information on the cluster software improvement to address symptoms of acceptable parasitic battery loss attributed to CAN Devices not going to sleep. This symptom is occasionally accompanied by the cluster flashing on/off on an appr…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.