2000 Blue Bird TC2000: recalls and complaints

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• 05V06200022 Feb 2005Fuel System, Diesel
• 03V3630008 Oct 2003Structure / Body
• 02V1600025 Sep 2002Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
• 02V18500015 Jul 2002Equipment / Other / Labels
• 01V3380002 Nov 2001Suspension
• 01V19100011 Jun 2001Electrical System / Wiring
• 01V06000023 Feb 2001Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
• 00V27900418 Dec 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 00V2320058 Sep 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 00V23000117 Aug 2000Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 00V16200012 Jun 2000Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve
• 00V05100022 Feb 2000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 05V062000Received 22 Feb 2005. 18,891 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JL.

2. 03V363000Received 8 Oct 2003. 8,088 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." one or more of the bolts attaching the driver's platform to the floor structure was omitted.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue bird will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected units. Owner notification began on november 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R03GZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 2003.

3. 02V160002Received 5 Sep 2002. 58 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02GG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2002.

4. 02V185000Received 15 Jul 2002. 408 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began august 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02GB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2002.

5. 01V338000Received 2 Nov 2001. 2,692 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. Owner notification began january 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01FL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2002.

6. 01V191000Received 11 Jun 2001. 5,631 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01FF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2001.

7. 01V060000Received 23 Feb 2001. 460 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. The crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. The combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. Owner notification began march 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01EM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2001.

8. 00V279004Received 18 Dec 2000. 1,269 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R00EJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Feb 2001.

9. 00V232005Received 8 Sep 2000. 10,918 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R00EE.

10. 00V230001Received 17 Aug 2000. 6,914 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with electronic engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R00EA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2000.

11. 00V162000Received 12 Jun 2000. 9,687 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R00DX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2000.

12. 00V051000Received 22 Feb 2000. 3,113 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 400DR. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 2000.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

3 Feb 2004

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19871
2. 198811
3. 198914
4. 199013
5. 199112
6. 199214
7. 199314
8. 199414
9. 199518
10. 199613
11. 19978
12. 199817
13. 199915
14. 200012
15. 200112
16. 200211
17. 20036
18. 20045
19. 20051

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 Blue Bird TC2000?

68,129 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird TC2000 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird TC2000, model years 1987 to 2005. 12 of them name the 2000 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2000 Blue Bird TC2000 name most often?

Equipment: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Blue Bird TC2000 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.