There have been 5 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Vcta. 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 Vcta.
The rear emergency door would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 1995 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 1996 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 1994 Blue Bird Vcta, 1995 Blue Bird Vcta, 1996 Blue Bird Vcta, 1997 Blue Bird Vcta, 1998 Blue Bird Vcta |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. These buses were not equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Blue Bird All American, 1989 Blue Bird All American, 1990 Blue Bird All American, 1991 Blue Bird All American, 1992 Blue Bird All American, 1993 Blue Bird All American, 1994 Blue Bird All American, 1995 Blue Bird All American, 1996 Blue Bird All American, 1988 Blue Bird Conventional, 1989 Blue Bird Conventional, 1990 Blue Bird Conventional, 1991 Blue Bird Conventional, 1992 Blue Bird Conventional, 1993 Blue Bird Conventional, 1994 Blue Bird Conventional, 1995 Blue Bird Conventional, 1996 Blue Bird Conventional, 1988 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1989 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1990 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1991 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1992 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1993 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1988 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1989 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1990 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1991 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1992 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1993 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1994 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1996 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1988 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1989 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1991 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1992 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1993 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1994 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1995 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1996 Blue Bird Mini Bird, 1988 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1989 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1990 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1991 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1992 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1993 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1988 Blue Bird TC2000, 1989 Blue Bird TC2000, 1990 Blue Bird TC2000, 1991 Blue Bird TC2000, 1992 Blue Bird TC2000, 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000, 1988 Blue Bird Vcta, 1989 Blue Bird Vcta, 1990 Blue Bird Vcta, 1991 Blue Bird Vcta, 1992 Blue Bird Vcta, 1993 Blue Bird Vcta, 1994 Blue Bird Vcta, 1995 Blue Bird Vcta, 1996 Blue Bird Vcta |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The 8-light warning system would stop functioning while discharging passengers increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or an exiting passenger being struck by an oncoming vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird Vcta |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: The wrong circuit breaker was installed in the electrical panel which could cause an interruption of the 8-light warning system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Blue Bird All American, 1995 Blue Bird All American, 1996 Blue Bird All American, 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1996 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1994 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1995 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1996 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird Vcta, 1996 Blue Bird Vcta |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Blue Bird All American, 1993 Blue Bird All American, 1994 Blue Bird All American, 1995 Blue Bird All American, 1992 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1993 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1992 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1993 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1994 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1992 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1993 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1994 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1995 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1992 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1993 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1992 Blue Bird TC2000, 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1992 Blue Bird Vcta, 1993 Blue Bird Vcta, 1994 Blue Bird Vcta, 1995 Blue Bird Vcta |
| Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
| Recall Summary: The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14. 5" as required by fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 18, 1998 | Structure:body:door | 385 |
| May. 3, 1996 | Structure:body | 18,000 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 307 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Structure:body | 2,557 |
| Mar. 14, 1995 | Air Bags:knee Bolster | 2,309 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Vcta | 3 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Vcta | 5 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Vcta | 3 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Vcta | 2 |
| 1992 Blue Bird Vcta | 2 |
| 1991 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |
| 1990 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |
| 1989 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |
| 1988 Blue Bird Vcta | 1 |