repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2013 Blue Bird VisionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Blue Bird Vision, most often about the structure. It is covered by 25 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 October 4, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Blue Bird Vision has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
25 recalls
2013 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.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Parking brake
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…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
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…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seats: barriers
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…
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, other
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Fuel system, other
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Structure
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.
no report yet
Seats
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…
no report yet
Link: connection
Risk. Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
no report yet
Seat belts: front
Risk. Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be…
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
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…
no report yet
Service brakes, air
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…
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
2013 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
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Vision owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2012 & 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SCHOOL BUSES STRUCTURAL FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER ENCLOSED PICTURES OF METAL CRACKING UNDER THE DASH SUPPORT AND CRACKING OF THE OUTER BODY.
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