2005 Blue Bird Vision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2011-04-06 · campaign 11V218000 · 3,919 vehicles
Defect: BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 VISION CONVENTIONAL STYLE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 26, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2004. THE STARTER CABLE MAY CONTACT AND POTENTIALLY CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL BRAIDED POWER STEERING HOSE THEREBY CREATING A DIRECT SHORT.
Risk: A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT BUSES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STARTER CABLE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE. BUSES FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WILL HAVE A CLAMP INSTALLED TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTACT. ANY DAMAGED POWER STEERING HOSES OR STARTER CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2011-04-06 · campaign 11V219000 · 30 vehicles
Defect: BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 VISION CONVENTIONAL STYLE NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 26, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2004. THE STARTER CABLE MAY CONTACT AND POTENTIALLY CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL BRAIDED POWER STEERING HOSE THEREBY CREATING A DIRECT SHORT.
Risk: A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT BUSES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STARTER CABLE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE. BUSES FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WILL HAVE A CLAMP INSTALLED TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTACT. ANY DAMAGED POWER STEERING HOSES OR STARTER CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Electrical System 2010-04-23 · campaign 10V169000 · 18,821 vehicles
Defect: BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 30, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Electrical System 2010-04-23 · campaign 10V170000 · 195 vehicles
Defect: BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH JULY 2, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2019-10-15 · SM1905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sm1905: blue bird vantage dash fault codes website blue bird vantage "dash fault codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). also, "powertrain, ford" has been added to the drop-down tab as a system t
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-12-08 · SM1608 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-01-14 · SM1601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-12-01 · SU-1503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: correct information provided for the front hub torque specification, not found in manuals for certain buses for hub and rotor assembly and front installation. model 2005-14 vision, all-american and activity. *pe
Unknown Or Other 2012-03-05 · RC-R-06-KW · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some buses a safety issue exist regarding the installation and replacing of power cable and shunt base due to breakage. *pe
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2009-02-27 · SB-S-09-PA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wrong disconnect stud(s) switch may be connected to battery disconnect jumper cable switch. *pe
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What owners report
2012-03-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 🔥 fire“voq entered by mhdvd on 8/22/2011 the driver noticed smoke coming from the steering column area of the dash of the school bus which rapidly developed and engulfed the left side of the engine compartment. cause of fire was undetermined after inspection. electircal heating was noted at the solenoid but did not appear to be sufficient to act as…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.