1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
The 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior (3 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
THE INCOMPATABILITY OF THE INNER NEOPRENE LINING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE WITH THE DIESEL FUEL RESULTED IN CRACKING AND FUEL LEAKAGE. MJS
TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.(QC-AW)
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER AND STALL ON OCCASIONS.
View all Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
- 1991 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1992 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1993 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 10 complaints
- 1995 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 12 complaints
- 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1997 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 4 complaints
- 1998 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 2001 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
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- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS — 9 total complaints