1997 Blue Bird Sbcv Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sbcv years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv. That is the most of any Sbcv model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Blue Bird Sbcv recalls (1)
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Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses mounted on freightliner fs-65 chassis. Buses equipped with system "b" mirrors do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: A school bus driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Cowling section where body brackets are mounted to frame is cracking. It is front part of bus chassis which was made by ford. Also, if cracked thoroughly, it could give in and body will drop on frame. Contacted bluebird and ford, no response from either. *ak there are a total of 12 school buses…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sbcv model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.