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2008 Blue Bird A3reProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Blue Bird A3re, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage121kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Blue Bird A3re has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Blue Bird A3re recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 13V-504 · Oct 17, 2013 · 402 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other A3re year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A3re median. How we score

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In owners' words

What A3re owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON AIR-RIDE FRONT SUSPENSIONS HAVE PROPENSITY TO FLEX AND CRACK THE MAIN FRAME RAILS WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT FOR THE FRONT AXLE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. THE FRAME RAIL IS UNSUPPORTED AT THE SUSPENSION MOUNT, CAUSING THIS FAILURE TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL…
Complaint 10610733 · Jul 15, 2014 · 121,000 miles

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