2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
The 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE, potentially affecting up to 402 vehicles.
Recall 13V504000 — SEATS
| 402 vehicles affected
Defect: A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.
Consequence: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Remedy: A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE.
Safety Rating for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SU-1308 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, SERVICE MANUALS AND DRIVER HAND BOOK NEED TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THE CORRECTION FOR MAINTENANCE ON FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL 2010-2014. *PE
SB-S-10-RA — STRUCTURE:BODY
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BUS MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF STOP ARM ACTIVATED WHEN IGNITION IS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWEEP WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THEN OFF, AND BLOWN NUMBER 5 FUSE, AS RELATED TO BODY CONTROL MODULE. *PE
SU-1202 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, WITH A NEW FRONT LEVER DESIGN, THE FRONT DOOR PANEL HAS MORE PRESSURE APPLIED WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *PE
SU1206 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUEBIRD: FAN DRIVE GEARBOX VENT VALVE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR CLOGGING FROM ROAD DUST/DIRT EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS OR 2500 ENGINE HOURS. INCLUDING MODEL ALL AMERICAN D3RE REAR ENGINE. *JS
SB-S-10-SM — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, OVER ENGINE HEATER HOSE, NEAR TURBO, THE REFLECTIVE HEAT SHIELD INSULATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. *PE
SB-S-10-RG — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SECONDARY AIR TANK MAY BE PLUMBED BY REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, IN LIEU OF WET AIR TANK. SHOULD HOLE OR LINE BREAKS, TANK LOSES AIR, GAUGE ON DASH INDICATES LOST AIR AND LOW WARNING AIR DEVICES. *PE
SB-S-10-RC — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DOOR HANDLE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN AND CONTACT POWER STEERING RESERVOIR'S CAP; LOWER BRACKET OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR GAS STRUT FASTENERS MAY LOOSEN. *PE
SB-S-09-PV — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON MODEL YEAR (2009-2010) BUSES, WHEN USING THE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET, THE WIRING MAY BE INCORRECTLY DONE, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD D3RE
- 2005 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2006 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2007 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2008 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2009 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2010 BLUE BIRD D3RE (current)
- 2011 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2012 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 0 complaints
- 2013 BLUE BIRD D3RE — 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