Blue Bird BUSES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
20,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 50.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Air: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 8002869 · 2002-01-25 (January 25, 2002)
CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES, CODE HAS BEEN CLEARED AND THE HAS BEEN SENSOR ADJUSTED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *AK. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8002869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037205 · 2003-09-04 (September 4, 2003)
THE ABS LIGHT WILL BE ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THEN THE BUS, AT ABOUT 35 MI. PR. HR., WILL SHUTTER, LIKE THE DRIVER IS MAKING AN EMERGENCY STOP. THIS LAST JUST A FEW SECONDS AND THE ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF. THIS HAPPENS THREE OR FOUR TIMES IN A MONTH. *AK THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT A YEAR.
Owner-reported narrative. 35 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037205 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 896432 · 2001-09-18 (September 18, 2001)
MANUFACTURER'S RECALL R01FF; VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY A FIRE THAT WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE BATTERY WAS LOCATED. POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE TO START. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 896432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8008006 · 2002-04-18 (April 18, 2002)
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD AREA AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY INSIDE OF IT. NLM CONSUMER ADDS STEERING WILL LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED AND WHILE TURNING. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8008006 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0