CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).
15Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1999 Blue Bird TC2000 recalls
Most common 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
I AM A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER FOR WEST MILFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION. DURING THE PAST SCHOOL YEAR WHENEVER MY BUS WAS IN FOR SERVICE I WAS TO DRIVE BUS 206. THIS BUS HAS A DEFECT WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT IT HAS AN AIR SEAT WHICH BOUNCES YOU ALL OVER THE PLACE AND SLAMS YOU BACK DOWN CAUSING YOU TO BANG VERY HARD INTO THE FLOOR AND THEN SPRINGS YOU BACK UP LIKE A JACK IN THE BOX. THE ONLY WAY I CAN DRIVE THIS BUS IS TO DRIVE WITH ALL THE AIR OUT OF THE SEAT AND THEN I HAVE TO SIT ON PILLOWS TO BE ABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW. HOWEVER, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOT JERK IT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. EVERYONE DRIVES THIS SPARE BUS VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT DOESN'
I WORK FOR THE WEST MILFORD BD. OF EDUCATION DRIVING A SCHOOL BUS. MY REGULAR BUS WAS OUT OF SERVICE AND I WAS ASSIGNED BUS 206 WHICH HAS A DRIVER SEAT DEFECT. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR BY MANY OTHER DRIVERS, HOWEVER, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. MANAGEMENT AND MECHANICS HAVE GIVEN A RANGE OF ANSWERS SUCH AS THEY ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT IT CAN'T BE FIXED, TO IT HAS BEEN FIXED, TO THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE SEAT WHICH IS AN AIR SEAT, VIOLENTLY BOUNCES UP AND DOWN SLAMMING YOU ON THE FLOOR OF THE BUS CAUSING LOSS OF VISION OUT OF WINDSHIELD FOR A SECOND THEN JERKING YOU UP AGAIN AND YOU MUST HANG ON SO TIGHTLY TO THE STEERING WHEEL THAT YO
DT : THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CUMMINGS ENGINE. HAS TO TAKE ONE BUS AT A TIME TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER HAS SIXTEEN BUSES. THE ABOVEMENTIONED BUS HAS BEEN THERE SINCE SEPTEMBER 9, 2005, AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR TWENTY DAYS. HAS THIRTEEN MORE BUSES, AND THE CONSUMER NEEDS TO TAKE THEM TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS . THE DEALER SAYS THEY LOST THE FUEL CODE AND THEY CANNOT GET THE FUEL CODE FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY ARE SAYING THE SAME THING. *AK
1. EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE WERE NONE, BUS WAS RUNNING FINE AND JUST STOPPED 2. THE SCHOOL BUS WAS BEING USED ON A REGULAR ROUTE AND JUST QUIT RUNNING WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. 3. WE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE ELECTRIC LIFT PUMP AS WELL AS VP-44 INJECTOR PUMP VEHICLE IS NOW UNDER RECALL #05E-007 FOR REPLACEMENT OF LIFT PUMP AND POSSIBLY THE VP-44 INJECTOR PUMP. MY COMLAINT REVOLVES AROUND THE FACT THAT CUMMINS WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE VP-44 PUMP THAT WAS REPLACED ON 11/15/2004 DUE TO FAILURE THAT I FEEL IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CURRENT RECALL. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD REIMBURSE USE FOR PARTS THAT WERE PUT ON THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE
ON APRIL 18, 2002 BLUE BIRD BUS EXPERIENCED AN EXTREMELY BAD ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO THE BREAKING OF THE ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE BUS. THE BUS WAS RUNNING ITS AFTERNOON ROUTE AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 15 STUDENTS ON IT AT THE TIME AND THEY EVACUATED SAFELY. WE HAVE SINCE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM CUMMINS ON THIS AND I FELT COMPELLED TO REPORT IT SINCE APPARENTLY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. I REPORTED IT TO BLUE BIRD AND CUMMINS AT THE TIME AS I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE THIS WAS NOT A DEFECT.*JB
1999 Blue Bird TC2000 questions
Does the 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 1999 Blue Bird TC2000: Fuel System, Diesel; Structure:Body; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Equipment:Other:Labels; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Blue Bird TC2000?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2), Electrical System (1), Fuel System, Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 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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