Model year record

1997 BLUE BIRD School BUS

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights190,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Structure: body1

The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ98010BRAIDED FUEL (CNG) HOSE FAILURES

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov. Limited data exists on file for this model year. A low record count reflects available documentation or lower sales volume, not guaranteed safety.