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.
2016 Blue Bird VisionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Blue Bird Vision, most often about the engine. It is covered by 27 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-405 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Blue Bird Vision has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
27 recalls
2016 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 Q4
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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…
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 · 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 · 2018 Q4
Seats
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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Structure
Risk. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Structure
Risk. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest…
repaired · 2017 Q2
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
Risk. Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility/wiper
Risk. An inoperative windshield wiper may reduce the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers may decrease the driver's visibility during inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Ignition: module
Risk. An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An inverter failure may produce smoke and increase the risk of a fire.
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 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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
2016 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Blue Bird Vision, and the recalls they led to.
- Blue Bird Draglink FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What Vision owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER REPORTED AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE LEFT SIDE VALVE COVER. I INSPECTED THE BUS AND SAW A LOT OF OIL ON THE FRAME AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE AREA. CHECKED THE VALVE COVER BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS AND FOUND THE BOLTS TO BE TIGHT. AT THE REAR OF THIS VALVE COVER THE AREA IS VERY…
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