1993 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
0 recalls, 10 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 31, 1997
SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH RESULTED IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 30, 1997
IGNITION PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WIRING SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION
Jun 27, 1997
SUSPENSION CRACKED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
TURBO HEADER PIPE CRACKED/FELL OFF. (2ND VEHICLE ON 479566) *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
FRONT/REAR BRAKES SQEAL, ALSO WEARS PREMATURELY, ALSO CALIPER FALLS OUT, CAUSING BUS TO PULL TO RIGHT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
ELECTRICAL SHORT AT DASH AREA, CAUSING WIREING AND CB RADIO TO BURN UP.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
BODY FAILS TO KEEP DIRT FROM ROADS FROM ENTERING INSIDE OF BUS, CAUSING PASSENGERS DIFFICULTY IN SEEING/BREATHING.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
DIRT/DUST COMES IN FRONT AND BACK DOORS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 17, 1995
TURBO HEAD LINERS CRACKED/FELL OFF. (ORIGINAL ON 480554). *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1993
FRONT/REAR BRAKES SQUEAL, ALSO WEARS PREMATURELY.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE00021
Opened: May 2, 2000 , Closed: Aug 2, 2000
ELECTRICAL WIRE CHAFING
ON MAY 23, 2000, ODI WAS CONTACTED BY A SCHOOL BUS FLEET MANAGER WHO ALLEGED ONE OF THEIR BUSES HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A MINOR ELECTRICAL FIRE AT THE DRIVER'S ACCESSORY CONTROL PANEL.WHILE UNLOADING CHILDREN, THE DRIVER NOTICED A LARGE VOLUME OF SMOKING POURING FROM BEHINE THE PANEL.EVENTUALLY THE SMO... Read more
RQ98010
Opened: Jun 30, 1998
BRAIDED FUEL (CNG) HOSE FAILURES
FORD AND NISSAN CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-069, ON JANUARY 28 AND 31 1998, RESPECTIVELY.THE RECALL WAS FOR 32,810 1995 MY FORD VILLAGERS AND 20,500 1995 MY NISSAN QUESTS BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 1995 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1996.THE RECALL DEFECT IS THE REAR TAIL/BRAKE LAMPS THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE DUE TO T... Read more
SQ97010
Opened: Apr 10, 1997 , Closed: Apr 15, 1997
EMERGENCY DOOR DECALS
BLUE BIRD AFFIXED THE INCORRECT SIZE DECALS ON CERTAIN MODEL BUSES.THE DECALS CONTAIN EMERGENCY EXIT INFORMATION AND IS REQUIRED BY FMVSS.THE CORRECT SIZE DECALS WERE SENT TO ALL OWNERS AND INSTALLED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE93050
Opened: May 17, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
THROTTLE CABLE DISCONNECTS
There is no summary currently available
PE93006
Opened: Feb 9, 1993 , Closed: Mar 24, 1993
HANDRAIL SNAGS
There is no summary currently available
EA92042
Opened: Dec 14, 1992 , Closed: Dec 30, 1993
FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92074
Opened: Sep 2, 1992 , Closed: Dec 14, 1992
FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE90061
Opened: Mar 20, 1990 , Closed: Jul 6, 1990
FRONT BODY BOLTS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS across all model years (1987, 2009).
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Total Recalls
52
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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