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2021 Blue Bird Vision School BUS recalls

18 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2021 Blue Bird Vision School BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls
18
U.S. recalls
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Total campaigns
18

Transport Canada recalls

18
  • Fuel System#2026299

    1,053 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2022-433. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide them with instructions for how to replace the fuel return line. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Powertrain#2026119

    30 units affected

    Issue: Under certain conditions, when the school bus is stationary, a software problem in the system control module could cause it to accelerate unexpectedly. Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with a PowerDrive 7000 drivetrain. Safety Risk: A school bus that accelerates on its own could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a Cummins authorized service center to update the system control module software.

  • Electrical#2025709

    412 units affected

    Issue: On certain electric school buses, the 12 V power cables may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the cable(s) could loosen and cause a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the braking assist, steering assist and/or instrument cluster not to work. Safety Risk: A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power brakes can cause an increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort. An instrument cluster that doesn't work could cause warnings, tell-tales and gauges not to display. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the 12 V power cables connections. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Brakes#2025501

    2 units affected

    Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the parking brake to apply suddenly while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain electric school buses equipped with the Accelera PowerDrive and the brake interlock feature. Safety Risk: A parking brake that self-applies while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to update the vehicle software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the software update performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Fuel System#2024466

    1,186 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, a connection at the end of the fuel line could become damaged. As a result, fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L gasoline engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird advises you to inspect the fuel line for leaks until the recall repairs have been completed. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Structure#2024415

    2,007 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the panels could separate in a crash. Safety Risk: A roof panel that separates in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, add rivets to the joints. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Fuel System#2024290

    218 units affected

    Issue: On certain electric school buses, the fuel tank for the heater may not have been designed properly. As a result, diesel fuel could leak from the tank. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Blue Bird recommends not to fill the fuel tank beyond 90% until the recall repairs are completed. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to remove the return tube on the fuel tank.

  • Seats And Restraints#2024070

    1,531 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, the seats may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the seats could move or detach in a crash. Note: This recall only affects convertible passenger seats. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide you with parts and instructions for how to inspect and install the seats correctly. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the inspection and repairs performed at a Blue Bird dealership.

  • Powertrain#2023231

    30 units affected

    Issue: On certain electric school buses, a software calibration error could cause the anti-rollback feature to activate. This could happen when the bus is in reverse, pointed downhill, and the driver releases the brakes. As a result, the bus could move backwards uphill faster than a driver expects. Safety Risk: A vehicle that reverses faster than expected could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a Cummins authorized service center to update the system control module (SCM) software.

  • Fuel System#2022558

    272 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a Ford 6.8 L propane (LPG) engine, the right-hand parking brake lever cable may come in contact with the propane fuel supply line. Over time, this could cause damage to the line and result in a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The fuel line should be inspected for signs of contact and wear before using the bus. Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers by mail and provide them with instructions for how to inspect the fuel line for damage, and replace them as necessary. Blue Bird will also provide hardware to secure the fuel lines and parking brake cable.

  • Fuel System#2022433

    1,060 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses equipped with a propane (LPG) engine, a connection on the fuel return line could rust. If this happens, fuel could leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

  • Electrical#2022376

    30 units affected

    Issue: On certain Vision Electric school buses, the housing for the electric air compressor isn't properly grounded. Safety Risk: A person that touches an ungrounded air compressor housing could get an electric shock if the compressor is running. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

  • Steering#2020358

    18 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could detach and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control can create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect the torque of the steering wheel nut. If it is not properly tightened, the nut must be torqued as indicated in the recall instructions.

  • Seats And Restraints#2020320

    29 units affected

    Issue: Certain school bus seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may not have been installed correctly. On these buses, the reinforcement washers may be missing under the floor. As a result, the seats could move in a crash. Safety Risk: Seats that are not installed correctly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect the bus to ensure the seats are installed correctly. If any parts are missing, new hardware must be installed according to the recall instructions.

  • Steering#2020268

    368 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, the castle nut that attaches the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the drag link could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and provide instructions for how to inspect and tighten the castle nuts that attach the drag link. No replacement parts are required for this recall.

  • Brakes#2020199

    790 units affected

    Issue: On certain school buses, the parking brake may not have been adjusted correctly. As a result, it may not hold the bus when parked. Under certain conditions, like while parked on an incline, this could allow the bus to roll away. Safety Risk: A parked bus that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: You should park the bus on a level surface and properly chock the wheels until the parking brake assembly has been inspected. Blue Bird will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to an authorized repair facility to have the parking brake assembly inspected and adjusted, as necessary.

  • Seats And Restraints#2020019

    1,518 units affected

    Issue: Certain school bus seats may not have the tether anchorage point required for installing a child seat. Safety Risk: A child seat that is not properly installed could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be sent the missing anchorage parts and instructions for their installation.

  • Structure#2019495

    81 units affected

    Issue: Certain school buses do not meet the joint strength requirements of the Canadian regulations. In a crash, the ceiling joint could separate. Safety Risk: A ceiling joint that separates in a crash could create a risk of injury to bus passengers. Corrective Actions: The company will notify all owners by mail and provide them with directions for how to have the roof inspected and repaired, as necessary. Part of the inspection will include counting the number of rivets used to mount the roof panels. Any 8 inch roof section that is found to have less than 6 rivets will require repair. Owners with further questions should contact their local dealer.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

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