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#BS-2010-BLUVIS-1A9B2010 Blue Bird Vision
Based on reports from 2 owners and 25 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 25 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.
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Top cost driver: Brakes (2 reports).
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2010 Blue Bird Vision: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2010 Blue Bird Vision, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,658 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.
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Recall History (25 recalls)
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.
SEATS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 7,772 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 27, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2009. THE LID GASKET ON THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MAY DETERIORATE AND CONTAMINATE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
SEATS
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 12 AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER CABLE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 25 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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