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2003 Blue Bird TC2000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 has problems

8 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, hydraulic70
Fuel system, diesel10

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

6 recalls

2003 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

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 05V-382 · Aug 31, 2005 · 5,863 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-239 · May 20, 2005 · 8,894 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 05V-251 · May 20, 2005 · 3,121 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING MOTORISTS SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04V-426 · Aug 30, 2004 · 372 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Seats

Recall 03V-364 · Oct 8, 2003 · 3,825 vehicles

Risk. THESE SEATS COULD DETACH FROM THE WALL SIDE ATTACHMENT POINTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-302 · Nov 13, 2002 · 485 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, VEHICLE BRAKING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2003 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 2003 Blue Bird TC2000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCHOOL BUS STALLSPE05028 · closed Sep 27, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-382
In owners' words

What TC2000 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE BECAME CHAFED BY RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BUS, UNIT #43 (EVANSVILLE - VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION). NLM
Complaint 568175 · Nov 7, 2002
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE WAS CHAFED ON THE FRAME (HYDRAULIC BRAKES), UNIT #83 (EVANSVILLE - VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION). *YH
Complaint 568172 · Nov 7, 2002
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE BECAME CHAFED BY RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BUS, UNIT #96 (EVANSVILLE - VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION). NLM
Complaint 568171 · Nov 7, 2002

Own a 2003 TC2000?

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