2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series recalls and problems
The 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series recalls
Recall 05V-152: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: 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 zero load.
Risk: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Fix: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
Recall 04V-426: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Fix: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began september 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall 02V-217: Electrical System
Problem: On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
Risk: The harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. Blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Blue Bird Commercial Series: 05V-152 (vehicle speed control), 04V-426 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 02V-217 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.