2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
The 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FACTORY DRILL PORT PLUG CORRODED AND FAILED ALLOWING ALL POWER STEERING/ BRAKE BOOST FLUID TO LEAK. NO WARNING PRIOR TO EVENT. IMMEDIATE LOSS OF FLUID AND WITH THAT BRAKE BOOST AND STEERING. THE BUS WAS AT LOW SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURRED BUT STILL ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK OF OUR SCHOOL.
FACTORY DRILL PORT PLUG CORRODED AND FAILED ALLOWING ALL POWER STEERING/ BRAKE BOOST FLUID TO LEAK. NO WARNING PRIOR TO EVENT. IMMEDIATE LOSS OF FLUID AND WITH THAT BRAKE BOOST AND STEERING. THE BUS WAS AT LOW SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURRED BUT STILL ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK OF OUR SCHOOL.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD A3FE
- 2007 BLUE BIRD A3FE — 0 complaints
- 2010 BLUE BIRD A3FE — 0 complaints
- 2012 BLUE BIRD A3FE (current)
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