2015 Blue Bird VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2015 Blue Bird Vision, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 27 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-731 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Blue Bird Vision has problems

4 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
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting20

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

27 recalls

2015 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.

38%repaired · 2025 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 22V-736 · Oct 4, 2022 · 66 vehicles · 25 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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96%repaired · 2025 Q3

Brake lights: switch

Recall 19V-795 · Nov 6, 2019 · 12,835 vehicles · 12,264 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2025 Q3

Brake lights: switch

Recall 19V-796 · Nov 6, 2019 · 112 vehicles · 107 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q4

Service brakes, air: disc

Recall 19V-391 · May 24, 2019 · 4,218 vehicles · 3,577 repaired

Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2020 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 19V-082 · Feb 11, 2019 · 787 vehicles · 551 repaired

Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q2

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 18V-884 · Dec 12, 2018 · 5,169 vehicles · 4,382 repaired

Risk. A hydraulic brake fluid leak or a fuel line failure can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2018 Q4

Seats

Recall 17V-510 · Aug 17, 2017 · 309 vehicles · 262 repaired

Risk. In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2018 Q2

Structure

Recall 17V-100 · Feb 15, 2017 · 19,833 vehicles · 11,818 repaired

Risk. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2018 Q2

Structure

Recall 17V-101 · Feb 15, 2017 · 263 vehicles · 107 repaired

Risk. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2017 Q4

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 16V-542 · Jul 19, 2016 · 2,902 vehicles · 2,334 repaired

Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

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 →

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 →

89%repaired · 2016 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 15V-181 · Mar 27, 2015 · 2,663 vehicles · 2,362 repaired

Risk. An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2016 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 15V-136 · Mar 10, 2015 · 1,344 vehicles · 1,146 repaired

Risk. If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2016 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 14V-798 · Dec 17, 2014 · 304 vehicles · 226 repaired

Risk. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2016 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 14V-797 · Dec 17, 2014 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 →

75%repaired · 2015 Q4

Fuel system, other

Recall 14V-444 · Jul 22, 2014 · 4 vehicles · 3 repaired

Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2015 Q4

Fuel system, other

Recall 14V-443 · Jul 22, 2014 · 3,406 vehicles · 3,328 repaired

Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2015 Q1

Parking brake

Recall 13V-643 · Dec 24, 2013 · 217 vehicles · 207 repaired

Risk. If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2015 Q1

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 13V-579 · Nov 20, 2013 · 802 vehicles · 576 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

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

2015 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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In owners' words

What Vision owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED. WHEN DRIVING, "MISSING BRAKE INPUT" FAULT CODE MAY BE DISPLAYED. HAS SIMILAR SYMPTOMS OF PREVIOUS RECALL R13WG.
Complaint 11046298 · Nov 15, 2017 · 36,000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED. WHEN DRIVING, "MISSING BRAKE INPUT" FAULT CODE MAY BE DISPLAYED. HAS SIMILAR SYMPTOMS OF PREVIOUS RECALL R13WG.
Complaint 11046297 · Nov 15, 2017 · 43,000 miles

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