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Model year

2018 Blue Bird Vision

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (35)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (27)
Recall campaigns covering this model year3579k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Blue Bird Vision by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

35 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Blue Bird Vision

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Blue Bird Vision
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-600Aug 12, 2024Coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leakFuel system89Part replacement
24V-599Aug 12, 2024Coating on the fuel lines may have been improperly applied, which can result in a fuel leakFuel system8,294Part replacement
23V-276Apr 18, 2023System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in…Powertrain419Software update
22V-736Oct 4, 2022LPG supply line may be damaged from contact with the RH park brake cable, which can result in a fuel leakFuel system66Repair or modification
22V-579Aug 4, 2022Zinc-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 system4,900Part replacement
22V-578Aug 4, 2022Zinc-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 system49Part replacement
22V-505Jul 14, 2022Air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operationElectrical system482Repair or modification
21V-300Apr 28, 2021Drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power…Powertrain302Part replacement
21V-253Apr 12, 2021Electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closedElectrical system292Software update
20V-249May 5, 2020Due to improper routing of the parking brake cables, the parking brake cable may contact and chafe the gasoline fuel line, potentially causing a…Fuel system352Repair or modification
20V-235Apr 27, 2020Floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an…Brakes3Repair or modification
20V-234Apr 27, 2020Floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an…Brakes2,264Inspection
20V-125Mar 3, 2020Seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing…Seats2,790Repair or modification
20V-074Feb 11, 2020Connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive…Powertrain58Repair or modification
19V-796Nov 6, 2019Brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light…Lighting112Repair or modification
19V-795Nov 6, 2019Brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light…Lighting12,835Repair or modification
19V-765Oct 25, 2019Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected…Hybrid and electric propulsion83Software update
19V-526Jul 12, 2019Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable useStructure1,737Part replacement
19V-471Jun 19, 2019Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage,…Electrical system19Software update
19V-393May 24, 2019Driver side rear brakes may dragBrakes70Repair or modification
19V-391May 24, 2019Driver side rear brakes may dragBrakes4,218Repair or modification
19V-082Feb 11, 2019Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor heightAdaptive equipment787Part replacement
18V-892Dec 17, 2018Air compressor belt may slip, reducing air output, which may result in the parking brake automatically applyingEngine and cooling28Part replacement
18V-885Dec 12, 2018Hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and…Powertrain32Repair or modification
18V-884Dec 12, 2018Hydraulic brake lines or transmission shifter cable may have been improperly routed, causing the brake line to be exposed to excessive heat, and…Powertrain5,169Repair or modification
18V-783Nov 6, 2018Alternator cables may not be routed correctly and may contact and chafe against the air conditioning support bracket or a firewall reinforcementElectrical system6,307Repair or modification
18V-264Apr 25, 2018Primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanksElectrical system345Software update
18V-263Apr 25, 2018Primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanksElectrical system4,886Software update
18V-259Apr 24, 2018Brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle…Speed control364Software update
18V-258Apr 24, 2018Brake and throttle interlock is supposed to apply the service brakes and prevent accelerator pedal input when activated, however the throttle…Speed control12Software update
17V-510Aug 17, 2017Integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat…Seats309Not stated
17V-204Mar 23, 2017Fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut offFuel system22Part replacement
17V-203Mar 23, 2017Fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut offFuel system1,274Part replacement
17V-101Feb 15, 2017Support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassisStructure263Repair or modification
17V-100Feb 15, 2017Support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassisStructure19,833Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Blue Bird Vision

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • PE23004 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
      Blue Bird Draglink Failures
      Opened Mar 17, 2023, closed Feb 28, 2024
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    27 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • Draglink01312024 Jan 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
    • Draglink01312024 Jan 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • SM1906 Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of Service Memorandum SM1906 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of “Engine fault codes 3555 and 3556” on Cummins diesel engines with the following base ECM calibratio…
    • SM1905 Oct 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertrain, Ford" has be…
    • SM1904 Oct 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SM1904: New Ametek Parts & Software New Ametek instrument cluster part numbers and software now listed on the Blue Bird Dealer Vantage website. Also listed is a new Ametek gateway module and applicable software. New Ametek gateway module is only applica…
    • SM2001 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of Service Memorandum SM2001 is to âÂÂAnnounce a New Blue Bird Dealer Processâ now available to perform a Ford Powertrain Control Module (PCM) modification remotely at the dealer service center location. This modification will be done using t…
    • R17ZB Sep 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Blue Bird Body Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015-2019 Vision School Buses manufactured from July 18, 2014, through July 19, 2017, and certain model year 2018-2019 All American School Bu…
    • R17ZBDL91117 Sep 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
    • S21AZ Jun 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: Certain 2013 through 2022 model year Blue Bird Vision School and Non-School Bus units has experienced signs of single strand failing, leading to multiple stands, and eventually belt failure. The belt composition is not ideal for the life cycle o…
    • R17ZA Owner Lett Apr 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
    • R17ZA Dealer Let Apr 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Recall R17ZA, GEN 4 Propane Solenoid
    • R17YY Owner Lett Mar 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
    • R17YY Instructio Apr 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The chassis mounted battery box support brackets may develop cracks or fracture and could allow the battery box to separate from the chassis and fall.
    • R17YY (SB) Mar 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2018 Vision School Buses manufactured from February 19, 2014, through March 3, 2017. The chassis mounted battery box support bracket(s) on certain Vision buses may develop cracks or fracture and c…
    • S19AG Sep 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign of damage and repl…
    • S19ZI Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: Blue Bird and HSM Quality/Engineering teams have determined that the NextGen seats shipped from September 19, 2017 to March 21, 2019 have exposed holes in the rear side of the seat back frame that can allow a passenger(s) to insert their finger i…
    • SM1903 Jul 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the proprietary data l…
    • S19ZD Apr 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: Certain 2017 through 2019 model year Blue Bird Vision School and Non-School bus units NOT equipped with an optional fuel door interlock switch, manufactured from June 11, 2016, through April 07, 2018, will require the unused "optional" fuel door …
    • S19ZX Apr 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: The Dealer is to remove existing fuel fill bracket assemblies (10045957 RH and 10047365 LH) and install redesigned fuel fill bracket assemblies (10060359 RH and 10060371 LH) to eliminate potential cracking issues with the existing fuel fill bracke…
    • SM1608 Dec 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
    • SM1603 Mar 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      J1939 500k Datalink (Green Diagnostic Port Connector): Dealer Memo to share information on Blue Bird buses equipped with New 2016 Cummins ISB and ISL engine features use 250k and 500k J1939 datalink circuits, and have a Type 2 (Green Diagnostic Port Conne…
    • SM1601 Jan 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
    • SM1701 Jul 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of service memorandum SM1701 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that software for Ametek instrument clusters is available on the Blue Bird Vantage website. Instructions for how to download, install, and use the software is located on the same Va…
    • SM1702 Jul 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of service memorandum SM1702 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of Allison transmission fault code P2637 ?Torque Management Feedback Signal? with Cummins B6.7 diesel …
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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