1991 Blue Bird TC2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1991 Blue Bird TC2000. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Blue Bird TC2000 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.

12 recalls

1991 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

Structure: body

Recall 03V-363 · Oct 8, 2003 · 8,088 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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–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 →

–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

Doors: latch

Recall 93V-080 · May 17, 1993 · 1,932 vehicles

Risk. AN EMERGENCY DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A BUS IN ANEMERGENCY SITUATION.

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

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 92V-085 · Jun 17, 1992 · 40 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPER AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT COULD CAUSEUNEXPECTED CHANGES IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP.

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 →

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

1991 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
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Blue Bird TC2000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DOOR LATCH SYSTEMSPE93048 · closed Aug 31, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-136

Own a 1991 TC2000?

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