Blue Bird Vision 2012

Model Vision made in 2012 by Blue Bird got 9 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V423000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 10/02/2010 to 02/02/2011V (Vehicle)86010/10/2011MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/17/201108/18/2011
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryBlue 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.
NotesCummins 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 .
11V424000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 11/02/2010 to 01/06/2011V (Vehicle)2410/10/2011MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/17/201108/18/2011
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryBlue 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.
NotesCummins 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 .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11V247000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 10/07/2008 to 01/19/2011V (Vehicle)50705/25/2011MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY04/22/201104/25/2011
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryThis condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
12V218000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012V (Vehicle)3105/23/2012MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/15/201205/16/2012571121
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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 .
12V217000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012V (Vehicle)65105/23/2012MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/15/201205/16/2012571121
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY
11V086000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 10/18/2010 to 01/06/2011V (Vehicle)36303/15/2011MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/10/201102/10/2011571217
Defect SummaryBlue 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 SummaryIn the event of an emergency, passengers could be injured if they are unable to quickly exit the bus.
Corrective SummaryBlue 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.
NotesBlue 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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
11V504000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 08/02/2011 to 08/28/2011V (Vehicle)59MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY10/18/201110/18/2011
Defect SummaryBlue bird is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision school buses manufactured from august 2, 2011, through september 14, 2011, equipped with spectal industries vertical emergency exit windows. incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. the part numbers for the blue bird buses are as follows: 129185, 129195, 129197, 129199, 129201, 129202, 129203, 129205, 129207, 129209, 129210, 129228, 129230, 129232, 129234, 129236, 129238, 129240, 129242, and 129243.
Consequence SummaryIf the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. however, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify owners, and provide repair kits, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 14, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
NotesBlue bird's recall campaign number is r11tn.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 - ROOF AND PILLARS
12V262000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/20/2011 to 10/20/2012V (Vehicle)11MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/08/201206/11/2012571217
Defect SummaryBlue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from may 20, 2011, through october 20, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, june 21, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesBlue bird
12V261000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/07/2011 to 03/21/2012V (Vehicle)1406MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/08/201206/11/2012571217
Defect SummaryBlue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 7, 2011, through march 21, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, june 21, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesBlue bird

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
CHILD SEAT - HARNESS
S12-TV04/11/201210044040Blue bird: the subject buses are equipped with a sleeping child check figure feature which may not 'arm' as required by the state of georgia. *js05/08/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-S-12-TZ05/24/201210044279Blue 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
SB-S-70-LJ03/01/200710043209Blue 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. *pe03/02/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SB-S-70-LJ03/01/200710043209Blue 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. *pe03/02/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-S-12VC06/13/201210044459Blue 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. *pe07/10/2012
SEATS
SU-S-070608/08/200710043190Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe02/29/2012
SEATS - BARRIERS
SU-S-070608/08/200710043190Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe02/29/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SB-S-12TX04/17/201210044143Blue 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. *pe05/15/2012
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
SU-S-070505/14/200710043253Blue bird: for some model year buses, front axles undergone several changes regarding tie rods not being interchangeable when replacement service is required. *pe03/06/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
SB-S-100512/01/201110043392Blue bird bus: the electric door drive plate assembly has been updated for outward electric opening entrance door. *pe03/26/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SB-S-06-KH03/07/200610043225Blue 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. *pe03/05/2012
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SB-S-07-LM03/05/200710043251Blue 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. *pe03/06/2012