There have been 16 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Commercial Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Blue Bird Commercial Series.
Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Blue Bird All American, 2002 Blue Bird All American, 2003 Blue Bird All American, 2004 Blue Bird All American, 2005 Blue Bird All American, 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2001 Blue Bird Q-bus, 2002 Blue Bird Q-bus, 2003 Blue Bird Q-bus |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8. 1 cng engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Blue Bird All American, 2003 Blue Bird All American, 2004 Blue Bird All American, 2005 Blue Bird All American, 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2003 Blue Bird Conventional, 2004 Blue Bird Conventional, 2005 Blue Bird Conventional, 2006 Blue Bird Conventional |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between December 21, 2002, and February 24, 2005. These buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Blue Bird All American, 1999 Blue Bird All American, 2000 Blue Bird All American, 2001 Blue Bird All American, 2002 Blue Bird All American, 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1998 Blue Bird TC2000, 1999 Blue Bird TC2000, 2000 Blue Bird TC2000, 2001 Blue Bird TC2000, 2002 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Blue Bird All American, 2005 Blue Bird All American, 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 2001 Blue Bird Conventional, 2002 Blue Bird Conventional, 2003 Blue Bird Conventional, 2004 Blue Bird Conventional, 2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2003 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2004 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2001 Blue Bird TC2000, 2002 Blue Bird TC2000, 2003 Blue Bird TC2000, 2004 Blue Bird Vision, 2005 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between February 17, 1999, and August 13, 2004.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Blue Bird All American, 1999 Blue Bird All American, 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series, 1998 Blue Bird TC2000, 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 7, 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | 486 |
| Mar. 1, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 416 |
| Feb. 22, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 18,891 |
| Aug. 30, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 372 |
| Mar. 28, 2003 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 4,302 |
| Sep. 5, 2002 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 318 |
| Aug. 12, 2002 | Electrical System:wiring | 255 |
| Jul. 9, 2002 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 3,439 |
| Nov. 2, 2001 | Suspension | 2,692 |
| Jun. 11, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 5,631 |
| Feb. 23, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 842 |
| Dec. 18, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 1,269 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 6,914 |
| Jun. 12, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 9,687 |
| May. 5, 2000 | Visibility:windshield | 2,088 |
| Feb. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,113 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 3 |
| 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 3 |
| 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 5 |
| 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 6 |
| 2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 7 |
| 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 11 |
| 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 7 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 3 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 2 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1 |