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1998 Blue Bird Q-BUSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1998 Blue Bird Q-BUS. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Blue Bird Q-BUS 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.

4 recalls

1998 Blue Bird Q-BUS 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

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 →

–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 →

–no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 98V-313 · Dec 14, 1998 · 2,740 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE FUSIBLE LINK FAILS, INSULATION ON THE FUSIBLE LINK CAN IGNITE, CREATING A FIRE RISK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

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 Q-BUS 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 Q-BUS median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1998 Q-BUS?

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