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2005 BLUE BIRD TC2000

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs

05V382000 Aug 31, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2006 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000, AND VISION TRANSIT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2001, AND JULY 15, 2005. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THAT HAS CONNECTIONS THAT MAY BE LOOSE ON THE BATTERY SWITCH STUDS CREATING THE POTENTIAL F... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW TO REPAIR THE SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19 , 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
5,863 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 BLUE BIRD TC2000

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
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-1209 Jun 5, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BLUE BIRD: PROCEDURE UPDATE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER RESISTORS ON ALL MODELS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *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.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD TC2000

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98026 Opened: Apr 27, 1998 , Closed: May 29, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) LEAKAGE
ALLEGED LEAKAGE OF CNG OCCURRED FROM ONE OF THE CRIMPED CONNECTION FITTINGS OF A FUEL HOSE CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT REAR CNG STORAGE CYLINDER
PE98011 Opened: Feb 25, 1998 , Closed: Apr 22, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
MISMATCHED BRAKE ACTUATION CHAMBERS
ALLEGED THAT THE BUS PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING
PE96077 Opened: Dec 18, 1996 , Closed: Feb 24, 1997
PE, Closed
LOSS OF CHASSIS ELECTRICAL POWER
HEAVY GAUGE ALTERNATOR WIRE AT AMMETER SHUNT CORRODES AND SEPARATES.ALLEGEDLY, ALL CHASSIS POWER IS THEN LOST AND THE BUS DISABLED.
EA93027 Opened: Oct 29, 1993 , Closed: Mar 28, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
THROTTLE CABLE FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE89137 Opened: Jul 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 16, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
CRACKED BRAKE DRUMS
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PE89042 Opened: Feb 13, 1989 , Closed: May 9, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
HEADLIGHT RETAINING RING
SYNOPSIS:BLUE BIRD ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN CALLING FOR THEREPLACEMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT RETAINING RINGS.FAILURE OF THIS RINGCOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO SHINE UPWARD INTO THE EYES OF ONCOMING DRIVERS AND DIMINISH THE ABILITY OF THE BLUE BIRD DRIVER TO SEE THE ROAD INFRONT OF HIS VEHICLE.BOTH SITUAT... Read more

BLUE BIRD TC2000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD TC2000 across all model years (1987, 2005).

214 Total Recalls
39 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BLUE BIRD TC2000 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 (current) 1 0
2004 5 0 View
2003 6 8 View
2002 11 0 View
2001 12 0 View
2000 12 1 View
1999 15 5 View
1998 17 0 View
1997 8 0 View
1996 13 3 View
1995 18 7 View
1994 15 9 View
1993 15 2 View
1992 15 1 View
1991 12 0 View
1990 13 1 View
1989 14 1 View
1988 11 0 View
1987 1 0 View

Other BLUE BIRD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ALL AMERICAN 720 222 View
VISION 537 24 View
VISION SCHOOL BUS 196 4 View
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 148 9 View
CONVENTIONAL 125 20 View
MICRO BIRD 120 0 View
WANDERLODGE 76 7 View
VISION TRANSIT BUS 73 0 View