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#BS-2009-BLUVIS-1A9B2009 Blue Bird Vision
Based on reports from 6 owners and 28 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 28 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
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Top cost driver: Fuel System (2 reports).
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2009 Blue Bird Vision: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,350 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:frame And Members Issues
Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor Issues
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (28 recalls)
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
A PLUG ON THE OUTLET SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN 2008 AND 2009 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 23, 2007 THROUGH JULY 4, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR RETAINED ON CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2009 MY BLUE BIRD VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2004 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2008.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 3,419 MY 2008 AND 2009 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 AND C7 07 ENGINES. INCORRECT BOLTS AND/OR SPACERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO ATTACH THE FAN BLADE TO THE FAN CLUTCH.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 377 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2008 THROUGH MAY 17, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE ENGINES. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK AND/OR FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING ASSIST.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 28 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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