TSB: BLUE BIRD AERO-LITE, BLUE BIRD, CLASSIC, POWER-LITE, SST, TRAILER, TRUCK CONVERSION, TS30, WAVE, WEDGE (1997–2018)

Bulletin No comms 2020-12 — Date unknown

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDNo comms 2020-12
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD
ModelsAERO-LITE, BLUE BIRD, CLASSIC, POWER-LITE, SST, TRAILER, TRUCK CONVERSION, TS30, WAVE, WEDGE
Model Years1997–2018
Date Issued
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 28, 2021
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Vehicles Affected39 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2020 for Blue Bird Body Company.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TEMSA TS30 2018 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEMSA TS30 2017 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEMSA TS30 2016 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS AERO-LITE 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS CLASSIC 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS POWER-LITE 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS SST 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RENEGADE TRAILER 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRAVIS WAVE 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS WEDGE 2006 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS AERO-LITE 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS CLASSIC 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS POWER-LITE 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS SST 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RENEGADE TRAILER 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRAVIS WAVE 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TRAVIS WEDGE 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RENEGADE TRAILER 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRAVIS TRAILER 1998 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RENEGADE TRAILER 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
RENEGADE TRAILER 1997 350000 EQUIPMENT
TRAVIS TRAILER 1997 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
RENEGADE TRUCK CONVERSION 1997 350000 EQUIPMENT
BLUE BIRD BLUE BIRD 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BLUE BIRD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (No comms 2020-12) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.