1997 Blue Bird Sbcv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior (visibility)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and if necessary, correct the mirror installations.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2001 · Structure
Compare Blue Bird Sbcv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Blue Bird Sbcv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Blue Bird Sbcv | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Blue Bird Sbcv | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Sbcv | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Blue Bird Sbcv | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv
How do I know if my 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Blue Bird Sbcv; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Blue Bird dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V037000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Blue Bird models
- All American52 complaints
- TC200038 complaints
- School Bus33 complaints
- Vision23 complaints
- Conventional14 complaints
- Blue Bird13 complaints
- Wanderlodge M450 Lxi9 complaints
- All American School Bus8 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.