Vehicle recall 09V441000 · November 17, 2009
2010 Blue Bird Vision
The wheelchair lift power cable may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 vision school buses manufactured between may 12 and September 10, 2009 that were equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift power cable may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold.
- Consequence
- Should the cable contact the manifold, its insulation would melt causing a potential for a direct short which could resultin a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift power cable and repair if necessary. The safety recall began on December 17, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign number is R09PW.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V441000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 2009
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R09PW
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Vision (2010): 2010
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