Recall 97V197000: 1988–1998 Blue Bird TC2000
- Report received
- Nov 7, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 16,338vehicles
- Model years
- 1988–1998
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: front and rear engine school buses equipped with 60 gallon side mounted fuel tank barriers. These buses do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Possible consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the fuel tank could be damaged, leaking fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will ship instructions and modification kits to the owners of these buses.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
- 1989 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
- 1990 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
- 1991 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
- 1992 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
- 1993 Blue Bird TC20002 complaints
- 1994 Blue Bird TC20009 complaints
- 1995 Blue Bird TC20007 complaints
- 1996 Blue Bird TC20003 complaints
- 1997 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
- 1998 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.