1995 Blue Bird SCHOOL BUS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
Structure: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 2; 1997: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480657 · 1995-01-17 (January 17, 1995)
DASH LIGHTS FLICKER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502828 · 1996-03-29 (March 29, 1996)
JACKET DRAWSTRING GOT CAUGHT AS PASSENGER LEFT BUS. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502828 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 511020 · 1996-11-05 (November 5, 1996)
POOR FIT OF SEAT BELT, CAUSING IRRITATION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 511020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 809578 · 1997-03-19 (March 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). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 809578 at NHTSA ↗
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
4 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 | 1998 | 2000 | 2001 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 125.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 3100.0%ODI 8000618SCHOOL BUS DID NOT PASS SUMMER INSPECTION DUE TO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT ON DRIVERS SIDE, SIDE ARM WAS TOO MUCH BELOW THE WINDOW, AND A CHILD COULD CUT OR SERIOUSLY BE INJURED UPON BEING LIFTED DOWN. *AK *YD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 125.0% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 250.0% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 342.9% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3% | 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. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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. | 2100.0%ODI 10615680DURING BUS RIDE HOME, A COOLANT LINE INSIDE THE PASSENGER AREA RUPTURED AND SPEWED HOT ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE STUDENT PASSENGERS. TWO STUDENTS WERE BURNED WITH 2ND TO 3RD DEGREE BURNS. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 878432INTERNATIONAL BUS; WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN BUS STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH DUE TO FUEL LINE MADE OUT OF AIR LINES WHICH WAS USED FOR AIR BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
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: 0 complaints · 2009: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 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 | Structure | Structure:Frame And Members | Electrical System:Ignition:Module | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Fuel System, Other | Interior Lighting | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | — | 1ODI 809578CONSUMER 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). *TR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1ODI 809578CONSUMER 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). *TR | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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.