Blue Bird BUSES recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2002 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1100.0%ODI 719361BLUBIRD BUS MFG. CHOSE TO USE SUBSTANDARD FUEL LINES ON THE SCHOOL BUSES THAT WE PURCHASED FROM THEM. THE LINES ARE OF THIN RUBBER WITH ONLY ONE CANVAS PLY AND ARE NOT COMPATABLE WITH DIESEL FUEL. THE FUEL PERMEATES THROUGH THIS HOSE THROUGH IT'S ENTIRE SURFACE. BLUEBIRD IS NOT OFFERING ANY REMEDY FOR THIS. WE HAVE BEEN SPENDING CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES REPLACING LINES OURSELVES. FUMES ACCUMULATE IN THE LARGE UNDER-BODY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND THEN ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SEVERAL STUDENTS AND DRIVERS HAVE BEEN OVERCOME WITH THE SMELL OF… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 896339FUEL FILTER, LOCATED ON UNDERSIDE OF BUS NEAR THE ENGINE, DEVELOPED A SPONTANEOUS LEAK, SPILLING TWO GALLONS OF FUEL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED SCHOOL BUS, AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 896432MANUFACTURER'S RECALL R01FF; VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY A FIRE THAT WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE BATTERY WAS LOCATED. POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE TO START. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 8008006WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY INSIDE OF IT. NLM CONSUMER ADDS STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED AND WHILE TURNING. *TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Air | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10075832 · 30,000 miOIL FROM THE ENGINE WAS BEING TRANSFERRED INTO THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE BRAKES VALVE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 8002869CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES, CODE HAS BEEN CLEARED AND THE HAS BEEN SENSOR ADJUSTED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *AK. *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10037205 · 35 miTHE ABS LIGHT WILL BE ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THEN THE BUS, AT ABOUT 35 MI. PR. HR., WILL SHUTTER, LIKE THE DRIVER IS MAKING AN EMERGENCY STOP. THIS LAST JUST A FEW SECONDS AND THE ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS THREE OR FOUR TIMES IN A MONTH. *AK THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10008408 · 20,000 miWE HAVE SEVERAL BLUEBIRD BUSSES FROM YEARS 1993 THROUGH 2002....WE ARE CONTINUALLY BREAKING THE REAR BRAKE LINES, HAVING REPLACED UP TO 6 LINES ON SOME BUSES WITH UNDER 100,000 MILES. WHEN THEY BREAK ALL FLUID IS PUMPED FROM THE LINES THERE BY LOSING ALL BRAKING. THESE BUSSES ARE BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS...HAVE APPROACHED CHEVROLET BEFORE WITH NO HELP...SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR WORSE WITH THIS DESIGN.*JB |
| Steering | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 8008006WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY INSIDE OF IT. NLM CONSUMER ADDS STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED AND WHILE TURNING. *TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | Too few reports for a range | 30,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10075832 · 30,000 miOIL FROM THE ENGINE WAS BEING TRANSFERRED INTO THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE BRAKES VALVE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. *AK |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Too few reports for a range | 35 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10037205 · 35 miTHE ABS LIGHT WILL BE ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THEN THE BUS, AT ABOUT 35 MI. PR. HR., WILL SHUTTER, LIKE THE DRIVER IS MAKING AN EMERGENCY STOP. THIS LAST JUST A FEW SECONDS AND THE ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS THREE OR FOUR TIMES IN A MONTH. *AK THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Too few reports for a range | 20,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10008408 · 20,000 miWE HAVE SEVERAL BLUEBIRD BUSSES FROM YEARS 1993 THROUGH 2002....WE ARE CONTINUALLY BREAKING THE REAR BRAKE LINES, HAVING REPLACED UP TO 6 LINES ON SOME BUSES WITH UNDER 100,000 MILES. WHEN THEY BREAK ALL FLUID IS PUMPED FROM THE LINES THERE BY LOSING ALL BRAKING. THESE BUSSES ARE BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS...HAVE APPROACHED CHEVROLET BEFORE WITH NO HELP...SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR WORSE WITH THIS DESIGN.*JB |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 2 complaints · 2002: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Service Brakes, Air | Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Steering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 8008006WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY INSIDE OF IT. NLM CONSUMER ADDS STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED AND WHILE TURNING. *TT |
| Service Brakes, Air | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 8008006WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY INSIDE OF IT. NLM CONSUMER ADDS STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED AND WHILE TURNING. *TT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.