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1994 Blue Bird TC2000

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Sep 13, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
15
Latest Oct 8, 2003
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 15 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes666.7%
  • Driver assistance111.1%
  • Electrical111.1%
  • Interior & seats111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

15 campaigns cover this model year

View all 15

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V363000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Oct 8, 2003
8,088 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." ONE OR MORE OF THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WAS OMITTED.
The risk: THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.
The remedy: BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED UNITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003. 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 478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYManufacturer number R03GZView on NHTSA.gov
00V321000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Oct 12, 2000
134 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.
The risk: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYManufacturer number R00EHView on NHTSA.gov
00V219000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Aug 17, 2000
25,839 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ROOF MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO BUS OCCUPANTS.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO INSPECT EACH ROOF JOINT. OWNERS WILL INSTALL REPAIR RIVETS IN EACH JOINT FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF RIVETS IN EACH EXAMINED 8 INCH SECTION.
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYManufacturer number R00DNView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 9
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 13, 1996

BLUE BIRD HAS NOT SENT THE PARTS YET AND IT HAS BEEN 2 MONTHS. RECALL 96V126.001. PLEASE EXPLAIN THE PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA ID
802374
Electrical
Filed May 29, 1996

STEERING LOCKED UP DUE TO HORN RING PEELING/GETTING STUCK IN STEERING COLUMN. *DH

NHTSA ID
505181
Incident
May 28, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUBS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (7TH VEHICLE ON 601437)*SD

NHTSA ID
601436
Incident
May 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUBS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (6TH VEHICLE ON 601434)*SD

NHTSA ID
601435
Incident
May 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUGS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (5TH VEHICLE ON 601435)*SD

NHTSA ID
601434
Incident
May 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUBS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (4TH VEHICLE ON 601432)*SD

NHTSA ID
601433
Incident
May 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUBS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (2ND VEHICLE ON 505277)*SD

NHTSA ID
601431
Incident
May 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 27, 1996

MAIN AIR BRAKE LINE RUBS AGAINST RETAINING BRACKET, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601431)*SD

NHTSA ID
505277
Incident
May 1, 1996

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SM1601

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.

S98BT98

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING TURBO PIPE BREAKING AT TOP FLANGE. *YC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Blue Bird TC2000 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005011—
2004051—
2003861—
20020111—
20010121—
20001120—
19995150—
19980191—
1997082—
19963130—
19957180—
1994Viewing9150—
19932151—
19921153—
19910121—
19901133—
19891143—
19880113—
1987011—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.