Blue Bird Vision 2011
Model Vision made in 2011 by Blue Bird got 13 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V174000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 13645 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/15/2011 | 03/15/2011 | 571 | 105 & 121 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 vision school buses. the dash instrument panel abs indicator light does not illuminate when the abs circuit is disconnected at the main abs module. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems, and fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the abs circuit disconnects from the main abs module, the bus operator would be unaware of the failure of the abs system and the associated reduced braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is currently working with stoneridge to produce software that dealers can use to reprogram the dash instrument panel. blue bird will notify owners once the software update becomes available. the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11sz.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V423000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/02/2010 to 02/02/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 860 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/17/2011 | 08/18/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 all american school buses manufactured from october 13, 2010, through march 8, 2011, and vision school buses manufactured from october 2, 2010, through february 2, 2011, equipped with a cummins diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.blue bird's recall campaign number is r11th.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V424000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/02/2010 to 01/06/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 24 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/17/2011 | 08/18/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 all american non-school buses manufactured from november 2, 2010, through march 17, 2011, and vision conventional non-november 2, 2010, through march 17, 2011, equipped with a cummins diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.blue bird's recall campaign number is r11th.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V153000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/17/2008 to 10/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 125 | 04/26/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2012 | 04/09/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V247000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/07/2008 to 01/19/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 507 | 05/25/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/22/2011 | 04/25/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on may 25, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V298000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/25/2009 to 01/12/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1542 | 08/16/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - BARRIERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V499000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/21/2005 to 08/26/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 01/18/2012 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/14/2011 | 10/14/2011 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39 barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V218000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision non school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, , 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 12V217000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 651 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V629000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/13/2009 to 12/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1001 | 02/14/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/16/2010 | 12/20/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model vision school buses manufactured from november 13, 2009, through december 15, 2010. on some buses, the hydraulic brake pedal may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from fully applying. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death to an individual within the path of the rolling bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on february 14, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11sv.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V086000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/18/2010 to 01/06/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 363 | 03/15/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/10/2011 | 02/10/2011 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 vision and all american model school buses manufactured from october 18, 2010, through january 6, 2011. the sheet metal rain visors over the pushout side window on the left side of the bus may prohibit the emergency exit window from opening sufficiently which fails to conform to the emergency egress requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exists and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, passengers could be injured if they are unable to quickly exit the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall behan on march 15, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's campaign number is r11sw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V307000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/09/2009 to 04/10/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | 08/05/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/02/2010 | 07/02/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through june 15, 2010 and 2011 model year vision non school buses manufactured from april 9, 2009 through april 10, 2010. these buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. a decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. a permanent repair has now been established. dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. all owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. the safety recall began on august 5, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sh.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V306000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/09/2009 to 06/24/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 2325 | 08/05/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/01/2010 | 07/02/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through june 25, 2010 and 2011 model year vision school buses manufactured from november 9, 2009 through june 24, 2010. these buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. a decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. a permanent repair has now been established. dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. all owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. the safety recall began on august 5, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sh.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| CHILD SEAT - HARNESS | |||||
| S12-TV | 04/11/2012 | 10044040 | Blue bird: the subject buses are equipped with a sleeping child check figure feature which may not 'arm' as required by the state of georgia. *js | 05/08/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| SB-S-12-TZ | 05/24/2012 | 10044279 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. the hydraulic brake interlock on certain model year vision buses may had installed the circuit protection incorrectly which could lead to circuit breaker tripping prematurely. | 06/04/2012 | |
| SB-S-10-SC | 06/17/2010 | 10043408 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, when heavy duty fans start on high speed setting, the five amp fuses capacity may be exceeded. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-10-SK | 08/26/2010 | 10043416 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. starter mounting bolts, on the flange, is too large and not seating properly which causes it to be loose and have starting problems. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-S-10-SN | 09/29/2010 | 10043411 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding fuel lines and wiring harnesses be secured separately and not together above and over transmission and rear suspension. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-S-10-SC | 06/17/2010 | 10043408 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, when heavy duty fans start on high speed setting, the five amp fuses capacity may be exceeded. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-S-12VC | 06/13/2012 | 10044459 | Blue bird: click document search button for owner letter. breakaway adapter fails to meet nfpa 58 requirements for 90 degree zinc. the new steel fitting and breakaway adapter would replace existing 90 degree zinc fitting. *pe | 07/10/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SB-S-10-SR | 12/13/2010 | 10043407 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, with track mounted modular seats, a decal may have been installed with incorrect track seating instructions. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB-S-10-SR | 12/13/2010 | 10043407 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, with track mounted modular seats, a decal may have been installed with incorrect track seating instructions. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SEATS - BARRIERS | |||||
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-S-10-SB | 08/02/2010 | 10043414 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wabco hydraulic brake modulator motor may corrode due to motor cover filling up with water. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| SB-S-12TX | 04/17/2012 | 10044143 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. due to clamps not being torqued to proper specification, clamps for power steering house may leak. model years 2009-2013. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SU-S-0705 | 05/14/2007 | 10043253 | Blue bird: for some model year buses, front axles undergone several changes regarding tie rods not being interchangeable when replacement service is required. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SB-S-1005 | 12/01/2011 | 10043392 | Blue bird bus: the electric door drive plate assembly has been updated for outward electric opening entrance door. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| SB-S-06-KH | 03/07/2006 | 10043225 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some buses, a guard was designed to prevent the snagging of bag straps and jacket pockets on air power entrance doors' emergency release lever. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-S-07-LM | 03/05/2007 | 10043251 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on model year buses, the bicycle crank arm, in wiper assembly, must be replaced due to design being out of specification. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |