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Blue Bird VisionModel year report

2009 Blue Bird Vision Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,350miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
28campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the fan, 1 NHTSA investigation and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “A 2009 bluebird Vision school bus developed a fuel (diesel) leak and caught fire. It fully engulfed the bus burning it to a total loss. One special needs student, a transportation aide, and the driver were on board. All evacuated safely. We recently received 46 of these buses (all configured the same) and we have had 8 incidents of fuel leaks involving 6 of these units, not including the bus which caught fire. Our district has met with bluebird and caterpillar (engine supplier) and looked at the burned unit. We are waiting for their comments from this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10269625, filed 2009-05, 8,350 miles

Engine cooling: “Of the six they operate all have failed, with an average mileage of 29,000 and 500 days in service for the first failure. Second failures have occurred on two of the buses: both at about 300 days and 19,000 miles since the previous failure. When the hose fails it is a major leak and the vehicles have had to be towed. All parts have been returned under warranty, so currently there are no parts for us to look at. However he stated that the failure appears to initiate from the inside of the hose therefore making it impossible to catch prior to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10446420, filed 2012-01

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2009 bluebird Vision. While examining the vehicle he noticed that the rubber on the floor began to separate from the base. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 8200. Updated 11/10/09 the consumer has other Blue Bird's that had the same problem. Updated 11/13/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10289489, filed 2009-10, 8,200 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2009 Blue Bird Vision school bus. While driving approximately 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the driver observed that whenever the decrease control mode was selected there was an increase in the engine set cruising speed. The decrease selection response failure occurred continuously and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that there was no defect. The failure mileage was 2934 and current mileage is 7493. Updated 05/08/09. Updated 05/11/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10262535, filed 2009-03, 2,934 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,200 and 23,311 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2009320102012
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 28 recalls for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 28 bulletins →

Other model years of the Blue Bird Vision

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200968,35028———Not enough data

All Blue Bird Vision model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Blue Bird Vision have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Blue Bird Vision as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Blue Bird Vision is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2009 Blue Bird Vision been recalled?

NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Blue Bird Vision reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,350 miles and the middle half falls between 8,200 and 23,311 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.