Blue Bird Commercial recalls and problems
5 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Blue Bird Commercial by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Commercial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Commercial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Commercial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Commercial | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Commercial | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Blue Bird Commercial problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
All Blue Bird Commercial recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-302 | Nov 13, 2002 | 2003–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage. |
| 01V-320 | Oct 5, 2001 | 2001–2002 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school and transit buses. |
| 01V-060 | Feb 23, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. |
| 00V-162 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. |
| 00V-051 | Feb 22, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Blue Bird Commercial?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial has the most reports (1). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Commercial have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Blue Bird Commercial model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Blue Bird Commercial problems?
Owners report equipment problems most often.