1993 Blue Bird TC2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 14 safety recalls.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 has problems

2 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
Service brakes, air20

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

14 recalls

1993 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

Tank assembly: pressure relief devices

Recall 00V-321 · Oct 12, 2000 · 134 vehicles

Risk. COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 00V-219 · Aug 17, 2000 · 25,839 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ROOF MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED SUFFICIENTLY, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO BUS OCCUPANTS.

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 →

Show 10 more recalls
–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

Seats

Recall 96V-126 · Jul 11, 1996 · 11,371 vehicles

Risk. THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT CAN FALL FROM…

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

Drum: chamber

Recall 96V-068 · Apr 19, 1996 · 108 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LINING CONTACTON THE REAR WHEEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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 →

–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

Air bags: knee bolster

Recall 95V-051 · Mar 14, 1995 · 2,309 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 94V-011 · Jan 21, 1994 · 122 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE IMBALANCE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DURING BRAKE APPLICATIONS; INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE OR BRAKE APPLICATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 93V-203 · Dec 6, 1993 · 259 vehicles

Risk. COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 93V-081 · May 17, 1993 · 173 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THERE IS NO FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, STOPPINGDISTANCE INCREASES, AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT.

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

1993 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, and the recalls they led to.

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

Own a 1993 TC2000?

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