repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 Blue Bird VisionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Blue Bird Vision. It is covered by 35 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-258 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Blue Bird Vision has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
35 recalls
2018 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 · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Power train: driveline
Risk. A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A corroded fuel line can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train
Risk. A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Risk. An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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…
repaired · 2022 Q4
Power train
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases 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 · 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 · 2021 Q1
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
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 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 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase 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 · 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 Q1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. A damaged alternator cable could cause result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping,…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping,…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. If throttle input is allowed, the bus may be able to overpower the applied brake, causing the bus to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or an…
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
Fuel system, other
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Fuel system, other
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases 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 · 2018 Q2
Structure
Risk. If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a 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
2018 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Blue Bird Vision, and the recalls they led to.
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