1997 Blue Bird Sbcv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses mounted on freightliner FS-65 chassis. buses equipped with system "b" mirrors do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Risk
A school bus driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
Cowling section where body brackets are mounted to frame IS cracking. It IS front part of bus chassis which was made by ford. also, if cracked thoroughly, it could give in and body will drop on frame. Contacted bluebird and ford, no response from either. *ak there are a total of 12 school buses from parkway school district that are experiencing this failure. *slc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
Every Blue Bird Sbcv model year
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