2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 17 TSBs
13V504000 Oct 17, 2013
SEATS
Defect Description
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.
Consequence
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the hori... Read more
Remedy
A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
17 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 |
SM1905
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertr
SU1702
Jun 1, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will b
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.
SU-1308
Aug 5, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, SERVICE MANUALS AND DRIVER HAND BOOK NEED TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THE CORRECTION FOR MAINTENANCE ON FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL 2010-2014. *PE
SB-S-10-RA
Mar 26, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BUS MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF STOP ARM ACTIVATED WHEN IGNITION IS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWEEP WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THEN OFF, AND BLOWN NUMBER 5 FUSE, AS RELATED TO BOD
SB-S-10-RA
Mar 26, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BUS MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF STOP ARM ACTIVATED WHEN IGNITION IS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWEEP WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THEN OFF, AND BLOWN NUMBER 5 FUSE, AS RELATED TO BOD
SU-1202
Feb 15, 2012
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, WITH A NEW FRONT LEVER DESIGN, THE FRONT DOOR PANEL HAS MORE PRESSURE APPLIED WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *PE
SU1206
Jan 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUEBIRD: FAN DRIVE GEARBOX VENT VALVE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR CLOGGING FROM ROAD DUST/DIRT EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS OR 2500 ENGINE HOURS. INCLUDING MODEL ALL AMERICAN D3RE REAR ENGINE. *JS
SB-S-10-SM
Sep 28, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, OVER ENGINE HEATER HOSE, NEAR TURBO, THE REFLECTIVE HEAT SHIELD INSULATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. *PE
SB-S-10-RX
May 25, 2010
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES WITH REAR ENGINE, THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY FAIL ON THE CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE. *PE
SB-S-10-RG
Feb 10, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SECONDARY AIR TANK MAY BE PLUMBED BY REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, IN LIEU OF WET AIR TANK. SHOULD HOLE OR LINE BREAKS, TANK LOSES AIR, GAUGE ON DASH INDICATES LOST AIR AND LOW
SB-S-10-RG
Feb 10, 2010
022131 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SECONDARY AIR TANK MAY BE PLUMBED BY REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, IN LIEU OF WET AIR TANK. SHOULD HOLE OR LINE BREAKS, TANK LOSES AIR, GAUGE ON DASH INDICATES LOST AIR AND LOW
SB-S-10-RC
Feb 5, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DOOR HANDLE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN AND CONTACT POWER STEERING RESERVOIR'S CAP; LOWER BRACKET OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR GAS STRUT FASTENERS MAY LOOSEN.
SB-S-09-PV
Sep 18, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON MODEL YEAR (2009-2010) BUSES, WHEN USING THE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET, THE WIRING MAY BE INCORRECTLY DONE, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS. *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 D3RE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD D3RE across all model years (2005, 2013).
9
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths