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1998 Blue Bird Commercial SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 22, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series has problems

0 complaints 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

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

7 recalls

1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series 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

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 05V-062 · Feb 22, 2005 · 18,891 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 03V-085 · Mar 28, 2003 · 4,302 vehicles

Risk. IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 02V-233 · Sep 5, 2002 · 318 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CABLES ARE NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, THE CABLE INSULATION COULD BE ABRADED BY CONTACT WITH OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A SHORT TO GROUND.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 01V-191 · Jun 11, 2001 · 5,631 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Controls: foot control/valve

Recall 00V-162 · Jun 12, 2000 · 9,687 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, DRIVER ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE BUT REMOVES FOOT FROM THE THREADLE VALVE, THE BUS COULD ROLL BEFORE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-051 · Feb 22, 2000 · 3,113 vehicles

Risk. WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, FUTURE MAINTENANCE MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THIS INCONSISTENCY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECT,…

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

1998 vs. every other Commercial Series 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 Commercial Series median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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