2003 Blue Bird A3RE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Blue Bird A3RE has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your A3RE?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Blue Bird A3RE recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE.

Most common 2003 Blue Bird A3RE problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1

What owners report

2013-04-19, Suspension
DURING SPOT INSPECTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, AN APPROXIMATELY 2" LONG HORIZONTAL LINE OF RUST WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE DRIVER-SIDE SHOCK MOUNT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRAME RAIL. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS WAS A HAIRLINE CRACK. INSPECTORS MENTIONED THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUSES IN NW OHIO. AFTER CALLING OTHER SCHOOLS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SOME NEARBY HAD EXPERIENCED THIS ON ALL AMERICAN FORWARD ENGINE UNITS. AN ENTITY WAS LOCATED TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT A COST OF NEARLY $1,000. *TR

2003 Blue Bird A3RE questions

Does the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Blue Bird A3RE?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Blue Bird A3RE has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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