Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 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
2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS
Bus, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 4, 2026 to Mar 4, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year664k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Not enough peers on file
Severity index0.02024 buss average 0.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2024 Blue Bird Vision School BUS name brakes
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
6 recall campaigns cover the 2024 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-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 |
| 24V-048 | Jan 26, 2024 | Parking brake secondary release mechanism may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button | Brakes | 19 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 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 Mar 4, 2026Failure Mar 3, 2026Eldorado, KSService brakes, Unknown or other
Durring inspection i observed an exhaust clip making direct contact with a brake line and it had caused some wear to the metal brake line. This vehicle is an active school bus and I found similar failures or evidence of contact on all 3 of my bluebird vision buses equipped with the 7.3 gas V8.
NHTSA complaint 11721916
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- S26DW Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Blue Bird has identified a software issue affecting the Neutral-at-Stop feature. A software update is required in-person at an authorized Allison Transmission Dealer. - 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… - 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…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.