1995 Blue Bird School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 1997 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other School BUS years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Blue Bird School BUS. That ranks 2nd out of 7 School BUS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 75%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Blue Bird School BUS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure3
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Other1
Interior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure375%———
Electrical System125%———
Engine and Engine Cooling125%———
Fuel System, Other125%———
Interior Lighting125%———
Seat Belts125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%———
Suspension125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 2199621997: 119971

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Blue Bird School BUS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Blue Bird School BUS.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Emergency door decals (SQ97010) — opened Apr 10, 1997, closed Apr 15, 1997.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Consumer received recall notice for forward handrails on april 96. Made 3 appointments, parts have not been received by manufacturer as of. Recall 96v073000 for vin.#'s: [xxx], [xxx], [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Structure · received Mar 19, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 809578

Poor fit of seat belt, causing irritation.

Seat Belts · received Nov 5, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 511020

Jacket drawstring got caught as passenger left bus. *dh

Structure · received Mar 29, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 502828

Emergency exit door not properly labeled, also 'no exit' sign on wheel lift door missing.

Structure · received Jan 17, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 480657

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Blue Bird School BUS?

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Blue Bird School BUS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Blue Bird School BUS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.