2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
The 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Blue Bird Body Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, AN APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG HORIZONTAL LINE OF RUST WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE DRIVER-SIDE SHOCK MOUNT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME RAIL. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WAS A HAIRLINE CRACK. INSPECTORS MENTIONED THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUSES IN NW OHIO. AFTER CALLING OTHER SCHOOLS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SOME NEARBY HAD EXPERIENCED THIS ON ALL AMERICAN FORWARD ENGINE UNITS. IN SPEAKING WITH THE BLUE BIRD DEALERSHIP, IT WAS STATED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON OTHER BLUE BIRD UNITS; THE DEALERSHIP ALSO EXPRESSED OBVIOUS APPREHENSION ABOUT MAKING THE REPAIR TO THE BUS. ANOTHER ENTITY WAS LOCATED TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT A COST OF NEARLY $1,000. *TR
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, AN APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG HORIZONTAL LINE OF RUST WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE DRIVER-SIDE SHOCK MOUNT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME RAIL. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WAS A HAIRLINE CRACK. INSPECTORS MENTIONED THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUSES IN NW OHIO. AFTER CALLING OTHER SCHOOLS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SOME NEARBY HAD EXPERIENCED THIS ON ALL AMERICAN FORWARD ENGINE UNITS. IN SPEAKING WITH THE BLUE BIRD DEALERSHIP, IT WAS STATED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON OTHER BLUE BIRD UNITS; THE DEALERSHIP ALSO EXPRESSED OBVIOUS APPREHENSION ABOUT MAKING THE REPAIR TO THE BUS. ANOTHER ENTITY WAS LOCATED TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT A COST OF NEARLY $1,000. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
Blue Bird Body Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-S-07-LN — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) HAS ALTERNATOR POWER CABLE ROUTED TO CLOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN MELTING OF SHRINK WRAP AT CONNECTOR EXPOSING IT TO ELEMENTS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD A3RE
- 2002 BLUE BIRD A3RE (current)
- 2003 BLUE BIRD A3RE — 2 complaints
- 2005 BLUE BIRD A3RE — 0 complaints
- 2006 BLUE BIRD A3RE — 0 complaints
- 2007 BLUE BIRD A3RE — 0 complaints
Other BLUE BIRD Models
- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 222 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 50 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD TC2000 — 38 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD BLUE BIRD — 27 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD VISION — 24 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL — 20 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M450 LXI — 17 total complaints
- BLUE BIRD SBCV — 12 total complaints