There have been 15 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Q-bus. 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 Q-bus.
When the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1998 Blue Bird TC1000, 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. The wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When the bus is in service and the oversized rotor inside the electric powertrain motor becomes heated, the rotor expands causing the motor to become sluggish, stall and could seize, failing completely.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN |
| Recall Summary: Oversized rotors were installed in the powertrain drive motors in these buses. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver's position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Blue Bird All American, 1995 Blue Bird All American, 1994 Blue Bird Csre, 1995 Blue Bird Csre, 1994 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1995 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1993 Blue Bird Q-bus, 1992 Blue Bird TC2000, 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 7, 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | 486 |
| Nov. 2, 2001 | Suspension | 2,692 |
| Oct. 5, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 1,500 |
| Jun. 11, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 5,631 |
| Feb. 23, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 460 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 6,914 |
| Jun. 12, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 9,687 |
| Feb. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,113 |
| Dec. 14, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 2,740 |
| May. 2, 1997 | Seats | 30 |
| Oct. 9, 1996 | Power Train | 5 |
| Feb. 23, 1995 | Steering:linkages | 2,714 |
| Jan. 21, 1994 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 122 |
| Dec. 6, 1993 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 259 |
| May. 17, 1993 | Air Brake | 173 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Blue Bird Q-bus | 1 |
| 2002 Blue Bird Q-bus | 2 |
| 2001 Blue Bird Q-bus | 5 |
| 2000 Blue Bird Q-bus | 6 |
| 1999 Blue Bird Q-bus | 5 |
| 1998 Blue Bird Q-bus | 4 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Q-bus | 2 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Q-bus | 3 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Q-bus | 1 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Q-bus | 1 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Q-bus | 3 |
| 1992 Blue Bird Q-bus | 2 |