Blue Bird LTC 40 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 9 safety recalls on file for the Blue Bird LTC 40, across 8 model years (1996–2003). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Blue Bird LTC 40 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No LTC 40 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 LTC 40: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Blue Bird LTC 40 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Blue Bird LTC 40 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 LTC 40 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 LTC 40 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 LTC 40 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 LTC 40 | 1 | 5 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 LTC 40 | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 1998 LTC 40 | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1997 LTC 40 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1996 LTC 40 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Blue Bird LTC 40 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Blue Bird LTC 40?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird LTC 40 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.