1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
0 recalls, 9 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 19, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 19, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 21, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
THE INCOMPATABILITY OF THE INNER NEOPRENE LINING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE WITH THE DIESEL FUEL RESULTED IN CRACKING AND FUEL LEAKAGE. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: May 29, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.(QC-AW)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 9, 1997
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER AND STALL ON OCCASIONS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 16, 1997
FLEX FUEL LINE FAILURE, CAUSING LEAKING.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1996
MIRROR GLASS SPOTTED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1996
MIRROR GLASS SPOTTED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1996
MIRROR GLASS SPOTTED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 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
BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS - Year by Year
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