1995 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
0 recalls, 12 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 19, 1997
Incident date: Mar 19, 1997
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FORWARD HANDRAILS ON APRIL 96. MADE 3 APPOINTMENTS, PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER AS OF. RECALL 96V073000 FOR VIN.#'S: [XXX], [XXX], [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *T... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 19, 1997
Incident date: Mar 19, 1997
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FORWARD HANDRAILS ON APRIL 96. MADE 3 APPOINTMENTS, PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER AS OF. RECALL 96V073000 FOR VIN.#'S: [XXX], [XXX], [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *T... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
POOR FIT OF SEAT BELT, CAUSING IRRITATION.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
JACKET DRAWSTRING GOT CAUGHT AS PASSENGER LEFT BUS. *DH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY LABELED, ALSO 'NO EXIT' SIGN ON WHEEL LIFT DOOR MISSING.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES WHEN BELOW 1/2 TANK.
STRUCTURE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
HOOD/FENDER MISALIGNED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
NOISY BRAKES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
ENGINE LEAKS OIL.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1994
DASH LIGHTS FLICKER.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 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.
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.
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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