AI DamageBlue Bird Vision School BUS: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Blue Bird Vision School BUS across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 27 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Blue Bird has identified a software issue affecting the Neutral-at-Stop feature
- The mechanical brake switch & bracket design has a potential for cumulative at-limit stack up clearances…
- Suspect Population
- The 7.3L radiator uses adapter nuts, if not properly sealed, exposes the opportunity for fluid migration…
- SM2401
- Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance
- Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance
- Revised
- Revised
- Coolant leaks at the transmission cooler fittings on the radiator are occurring due to deformation of the…
- A motor high temperature error can display on the instrument cluster when the OEM coolant valve in the…
- SM2203
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.