2011 Blue Bird VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2011 Blue Bird Vision. It is covered by 22 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-511 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Blue Bird Vision has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

22 recalls

2011 Blue Bird Vision recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2023 Q4

Parking brake

Recall 20V-234 · Apr 27, 2020 · 2,264 vehicles · 1,334 repaired

Risk. A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2024 Q1

Parking brake

Recall 20V-235 · Apr 27, 2020 · 3 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2023 Q4

Seats: barriers

Recall 20V-125 · Mar 3, 2020 · 2,790 vehicles · 1,768 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

8%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-731 · Nov 4, 2015 · 90 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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22%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-730 · Nov 4, 2015 · 5,114 vehicles · 1,117 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

18%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-510 · Aug 19, 2014 · 5,114 vehicles · 903 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-511 · Aug 19, 2014 · 90 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 13V-332 · Jul 31, 2013 · 172 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 13V-200 · May 15, 2013 · 441 vehicles

Risk. When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 12V-217 · May 15, 2012 · 651 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 12V-218 · May 15, 2012 · 31 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-423 · Aug 17, 2011 · 860 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-424 · Aug 17, 2011 · 24 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 11V-247 · Apr 22, 2011 · 507 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 11V-174 · Mar 15, 2011 · 13,645 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 11V-086 · Feb 10, 2011 · 363 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS COULD BE INJURED IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE BUS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 10V-629 · Dec 16, 2010 · 1,001 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 10V-307 · Jul 2, 2010 · 319 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DE-ACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 10V-306 · Jul 1, 2010 · 2,325 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO DE-ACTIVATE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 10V-298 · Jun 29, 2010 · 1,542 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Vision year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vision median. How we score

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