Models
Every Blue Bird model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ALL American | 1981–2019 | 52 |
| TC2000 | 1987–2005 | 38 |
| School Bus | 1984–2009 | 33 |
| Vision | 2001–2019 | 23 |
| Conventional | 1985–2018 | 14 |
| Wanderlodge M450 LXI | 2005–2007 | 9 |
| Vision School Bus | 2020–2027 | 4 |
| Wanderlodge | 1981–2005 | 3 |
| LTC 40 | 1996–2003 | 1 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Blue Bird · ALL American School Bus · Buses · Bbcv · A3RE · Gmcv · Mini Bird · Tcfe · A3FE · ALL American D3 · BMC · Commercial · Csfe · L4RE · Sbcv · TC1000 · Tcre · Wanderlodge LXI · Xcel 102 · a1vc · A3EE 2803S · A3FE2803A · Aafc · Aafe · Aare · ALL American FC · ALL American Frwd Control · ALL American Rear Engine · ALL American School Bus (electric) · ALL American Transit Bus · ALL American Transit Bus (electric) · b1vc · b2vc · b4re · Bbcv 2610S · BBCV3011S · bccv · bmwb · Bus · C1 · c1fe · c3fe · C4RE · City Bird · Commercial Series · CS · Csre · d3fe · D3RE · Excel 102 · Express · Express 3500 · Express 4000 · Express 4500 · fdcv · Gpwb · h4re · l3re · LTC · M4RE and 50 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Blue Bird models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Structure42
- Electrical system36
- Engine and engine cooling32
- Steering23
- Service brakes, hydraulic23
- Fuel system, gasoline21
- Vehicle speed control20
- Service brakes, air18
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2024, 2026 Vision and All American Electric school buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American Electric transit buses. The high voltage battery system mounting bolts may be loose or missing.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Vision school buses equipped with Ricon K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 and 2026-2027 Vision School Bus (Electric), and 2023-2027 Vision School Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Vision Transit Buses. The 12V power wire on one of the harnesses may become damaged and short circuit.
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision school buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Vision transit buses. The exhaust hanger cotter pin may contact the hydraulic brake line, damaging the line and causing a brake fluid leak.
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2027 Vision school buses. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words