2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
The 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (1 complaint), and Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE WAS A CROSSOVER MIRROR BRACKET CHANGE IN 2000 FOR THE BUSBOY CROSSOVER MIRRORS ON THE FRONT FOR THE BLUEBIRD/GM KODIAC CHASSIS SCHOOL BUSES. AS A RESULT OF THIS BRACKET CHANGE THAT WAS DESIGNED AT THE REQUEST OF BLUEBIRD SO THE CROSSOVER MIRRORS WOULD MET THE INTENT OF FMVSS NO. 111. MIRROR LITE CO. LOWERED THE BRACKET HEIGHT BY APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 INCHES AND EXTENDED THE BRACKET 8 TO 10 INCHES FARTHER OUT IN FRONT OF THE BUS. WITH THE BUSBOY CROSSOVER MIRROR 8 TO 10 INCHES LOWER AND OUT FARTHER IN FRONT OF THE BUS THE HEADLIGHS ARE REFLECTED INTO THE MIRRORS AND THUS REFLECTING THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHT BACK INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES. THIS OCCURS EVEN WHEN THE MIRRORS ARE ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE TO FMVSS NO. 111 AND THE ROSCOE MIRROR GRID. ACCORDING TO BLUEBIRD AND MIRROR LITE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MIRROR LITE CO. HAS MANUFACTURED A "HEADLIGHT HOOD" KIT THAT SHOULD KEEP THE HEADLIGHTS FROM REFLECTING INTO THE MIRROR AND BLINDING THE DRIVER AT NIGHT. NIETHER COMPANIES HAS OFFERED THOSE KITS TO OWNERS OF THE SCHOOL BUSES NOR HAVE THE OWNERS BEEN MADE AWARE OF A POTIENTIAL HAZARD OF THE LIGHTS REFLECTING BACK IN THE CROSSOVER MIRRORS BLINDING THE DRIVERS. THESE MIRRORS HAVE BEEN USED ON BLUEBIRD/GM KODIAC CHASSIS BUSES SINCE AT LEAST 1993. SHOULD THE OLDER SCHOOL BUSES BE RETROFITED AND SHOULD THE NEW BRACKET BE MODIFIED TO KEEP THE HEADLIGHTS FROM BEING REFLECTED INTO THE DRIVERS EYES. *AK
INTERNATIONAL BUS; WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN BUS STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH DUE TO FUEL LINE MADE OUT OF AIR LINES WHICH WAS USED FOR AIR BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
HEATER VENT CABLE NOT SECURED AND CHAFFED ON THE BODY SOLENOID WITH LIVE WIRES CAUSING SHORT CIRCUIT AND FIRE, OTHER VIN #[XXX] HAD THE SAME ROUTING OF CABLE AND WAS REPAIRED AND SECURED TO AVOID FIRE POTENTIAL. *MJS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
- 1995 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 12 complaints
- 1996 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 9 complaints
- 1997 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 4 complaints
- 1998 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 2000 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 2001 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
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- BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS — 9 total complaints