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1990 Blue Bird TC2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 13 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls13Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 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
Vehicle speed control10

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

13 recalls

1990 Blue Bird TC2000 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 99V-018 · Jun 15, 1999 · 41,260 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE REAR ATTACHING BOLT OF THESE SEATS COULD PULL OUT OF THE SEAT LEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 97V-197 · Nov 7, 1997 · 16,338 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-073 · May 3, 1996 · 18,000 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 95V-136 · Jul 26, 1995 · 416 vehicles

Risk. THESE PLATES CAN DROP TO THE ROADWAY BECOMING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 95V-090 · May 9, 1995 · 27,189 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 93V-032 · Mar 1, 1993 · 21,000 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 92V-184 · Dec 24, 1992 · 912 vehicles

Risk. THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 92V-115 · Aug 12, 1992 · 275 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR SHORT-CIRCUIT, INADEQUATE CIRCUITPROTECTION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V-218 · Dec 16, 1991 · 365 vehicles

Risk. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUBBING AGAINST THE LEFT FRAMERAIL COULD CHAFE AND SPLIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 90V-099 · May 22, 1990 · 5,600 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power assist: vacuum

Recall 90V-077 · Apr 19, 1990 · 308 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO SELF-APPLY AND RESULT IN FULL BRAKE APPLICATION, WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 90V-011 · Jan 23, 1990 · 345 vehicles

Risk. FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER A CRASH, IN EXCESS OF LIMIT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, COULD CAUSE A FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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

1990 vs. every other TC2000 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 TC2000 median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELTS TOO SHORTPE91022 · closed Mar 19, 1991
    No recall
  2. HANDRAIL SNAGSPE93006 · closed Mar 24, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-032
  3. DOOR LATCH SYSTEMSPE93048 · closed Aug 31, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-136
In owners' words

What TC2000 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH NO WARNING. DRIVER USED HIS SERVICE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO INCREASE IN HIGH RPMS UNTIL THE ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK, THEN CUT OFF. *AK
Complaint 828111 · Sep 22, 1998

Own a 1990 TC2000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.