2007 BLUE BIRD BBCV
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: May 19, 2016
DRILL HOLE PLUG CORRODED WHILE DRIVER WAS USING WC LIFT TO LOAD CHILDREN AT LOCAL BUSINESS RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. BUS WAS AT REST STUDENTS WERE THAN EVACUATED AND TRANSPORTED IN DIFFERENT BUS. THIS BUS IS USED EVERYDAY, WITH NO WARNING OF THE CONDITION.
STEERING
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: May 19, 2016
DRILL HOLE PLUG CORRODED WHILE DRIVER WAS USING WC LIFT TO LOAD CHILDREN AT LOCAL BUSINESS RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. BUS WAS AT REST STUDENTS WERE THAN EVACUATED AND TRANSPORTED IN DIFFERENT BUS. THIS BUS IS USED EVERYDAY, WITH NO WARNING OF THE CONDITION.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 BLUE BIRD BBCV
13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 091120 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| 042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SU1701
Feb 2, 2017
042600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing
SU1701
Feb 2, 2017
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing
SM1608
Dec 8, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
SB-S-0903
Mar 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUE BIRD BUS: ON SOME BUSES, THE COOLANT SURGE TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE MOUNTING FLANGES. *PE
SB-S-0903
Mar 1, 2012
091120 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
BLUE BIRD BUS: ON SOME BUSES, THE COOLANT SURGE TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE MOUNTING FLANGES. *PE
SB-S-10-RS
May 24, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE LOW HORSEPOWER ENGINES MUFFLER OR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF), WAS INSTALLED, INSTEAD, ON BUSES WITH HIGH HORSEPOWER ENGINES. *PE
SB-S-10-RS
May 24, 2010
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE LOW HORSEPOWER ENGINES MUFFLER OR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF), WAS INSTALLED, INSTEAD, ON BUSES WITH HIGH HORSEPOWER ENGINES. *PE
S0903
Jan 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BLUEBIRD: SURGE TANK KITS. CRACKING HAS OCCURRED IN THE COOLANT SURGE TANK, IN THE AREA OF ITS MOUNTING FLANGES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. PE
SB-S-07-MC
Aug 30, 2007
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TIE RODS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE. MUST BE INSPECTED FOR CORRECT PART NUMBER AND THREAD ENGAGEMENT IN CROSS TUBE IF REPLACED. *PE
SU-S-0705
May 14, 2007
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD: FOR SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES, FRONT AXLES UNDERGONE SEVERAL CHANGES REGARDING TIE RODS NOT BEING INTERCHANGEABLE WHEN REPLACEMENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED. *PE
No comms 2022-10
Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12
Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.
BLUE BIRD BBCV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD BBCV across all model years (2017, 2019).
3
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths