2003 Blue Bird TC2000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7 reports).

6Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your TC2000?

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

2003 Blue Bird TC2000 recalls

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

Recall 05V382Aug 31, 20055,863 vehicles affected

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Recall 05V239May 20, 20058,894 vehicles affected

Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

Recall 05V251May 20, 20053,121 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 04V426Aug 30, 2004372 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 03V364Oct 8, 20033,825 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Fuel System, Diesel1

What owners report

2006-02-07, Fuel System, Diesel
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SCHOOL BUS CONTINUED TO STALL OUT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 05E007000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM HOWEVER; THE RECALL REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OF THE PART REPLACED IN THE RECALL. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTED ON A FLEET OF SCHOOL BUSES COVERED BY THE RECALL.
2002-12-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE WAS CHAFED ON THE FRAME (HYDRAULIC BRAKES), UNIT #83 (EVANSVILLE - VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION). *YH
2002-11-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE BECAME CHAFED BY RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BUS, UNIT #43 (EVANSVILLE - VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION). NLM
2002-11-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE IS CHAFING ON THE FRAME. UNIT#55-HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *SCC
2002-11-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE IS CHAFING ON THE FRAME. *JG

2003 Blue Bird TC2000 questions

Does the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Blue Bird TC2000?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Fuel System, Diesel (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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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