2009 Blue Bird VISION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
28 distinct recall campaigns
8,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 |
Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10339346 · 2010-06-21 (June 21, 2010)
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL BUS 29429 DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK AT THE #6 INJECTOR WHILE IN OPERATION. THE FUEL LEAK WAS ATOMIZING FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BUS IS A 2009 BLUEBIRD VISION SCHOOL BUS EQUIPPED WITH A C7 CATERPILLAR ENGINE. THE CCSD HAS HAD SEVERAL OF THESE UNITS DEVELOP SIMILAR LEAKS. ONCE THE LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE OTHER BUSES THEY WERE SENT TO THE LOCAL CATERPILLAR DEALER. 29429 HAS NOT YET BEEN SENT. INJECTOR LINES, TUBES AND INJECTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE PAST TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,311 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339346 at NHTSA ↗