2008 Blue Bird A3RE recalls and problems

The 2008 Blue Bird A3RE has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Blue Bird A3RE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Blue Bird A3RE recalls

Recall 13V-504: Seats

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 402 vehicles affected · A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.

Problem: A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats.

Risk: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

Fix: A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information.

2008 Blue Bird A3RE problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 121,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Blue Bird A3RE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 121,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2014
Vehicle models equipped with hendrickson air-ride front suspensions have propensity to flex and crack the main frame rails where the front suspension mount for the front axle attaches to the frame. The frame rail is unsupported at the suspension mount, causing this failure to occur under normal use.

Other Blue Bird A3RE years

Compare all Blue Bird A3RE years · All Blue Bird models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Blue Bird A3RE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Blue Bird A3RE: 13V-504 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Blue Bird A3RE?

Owners report suspension problems most often (1 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 121,000 miles.

Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.